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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 | East West University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 529 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | eastwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
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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 | - | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $251 |
Diversity |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | East-West University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 529 students)
CalArts vs. East-West University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or East-West University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 146.9% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.9% higher at CalArts than East West University ($54,440.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than CalArts ($19,792 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 38.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,991 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East West University than California Institute of the Arts (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 106% larger than aid received East West University ($20,474 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or East-West University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East-West University or CalArts .
CalArts vs. East-West University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or East-West 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 East-West University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than East West University (65% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $23,100 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $4,168 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,332 vs. $28,500)
- East-West University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($251 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/