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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Central State University Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Wilberforce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $214 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 42% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 656 students)
CalArts vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wilberforce University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 352.9% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 352.9% higher at CalArts than Wilberforce University ($54,440.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than CalArts ($14,070 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 77.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($7,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 118.3% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($20,474 vs. $9,380)
CalArts vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or CalArts .
- Wilberforce University has a higher acceptance rate (45.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wilberforce University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,200 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($20,750 vs. $28,500)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($214 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/