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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 Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| California Institute of the Arts | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | WCC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 60 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 60 students)
CalArts vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or WCC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 320.1% more expensive to attend than WCC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.1% higher at CalArts than Williamson Christian College ($54,440.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than CalArts ($10,299 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 13.9% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($12,446 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 46.2% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($20,474 vs. $14,001)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or WCC? 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 WCC and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 65%)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/