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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $256 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 56% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 859 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- California College of the Arts is 68.6% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at California College of the Arts than Kansas Wesleyan University ($53,856.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than California College of the Arts ($22,617 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 84.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,800 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 28% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($27,563 vs. $21,537)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have at the same average high school GPA (3.34) as students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
California College of the Arts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $1,000 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,175 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($24,825 vs. $28,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($256 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/