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Furman California College of the Arts Elon Clemson Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Davidson Sewanee UofSC Mercer Otis College of Art and Design| California Institute of the Arts | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $266 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wofford College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at CalArts than Wofford College ($54,440.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than CalArts ($31,192 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 19.9% lower than costs at Wofford College ($12,446 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 75.9% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($36,005 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or CalArts .
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wofford 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 Wofford College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,700 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $50,400)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $2,753 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,747 vs. $28,500)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($266 vs. $294)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/