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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 | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 92% |
Admission |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Iowa Wesleyan 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 871 students)
CalArts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at CalArts than Iowa Wesleyan College ($54,440.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than CalArts ($20,074 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 9.8% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,340 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than California Institute of the Arts (92% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 30.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,670 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or CalArts .
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/