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California College of the Arts Wesleyan University Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard OWU Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Smith College Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD| California Institute of the Arts | Wesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $26,934 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $299 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wesley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 917 students)
CalArts vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wesley College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 102.1% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at CalArts than Wesley College ($54,440.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 4.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,864 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Wesley College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wesley 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 Wesley College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wesley College (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $29,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($294 vs. $299)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/