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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Gettysburg College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $250 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 53% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 955 students)
CalArts vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Washington College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at CalArts than Washington College ($54,440.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than CalArts ($31,650 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 11.2% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,446 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 74.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($35,683 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or CalArts .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Washington College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $50,400)
- Washington College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,500)
- Washington College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($250 vs. $294)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/