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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 | Johnson & Wales University Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $33,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $33,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,492 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $278 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Johnson & Wales University-Denver | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Denver based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 397 students)
CalArts vs. Johnson & Wales University-Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Johnson & Wales University-Denver?
- California Institute of the Arts is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Denver for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at CalArts than Johnson & Wales University Denver ($54,440.00 vs. $33,054.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 0.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Denver ($12,446 vs. $12,492)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Johnson & Wales University Denver (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Denver ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Johnson & Wales University-Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Denver or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Johnson & Wales University-Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Johnson & Wales University-Denver? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Denver and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Johnson & Wales University Denver (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Denver students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,900 vs. $28,500)
- Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($278 vs. $294)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/