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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 Doane University SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Kansas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 98% |
Admission |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $256 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 859 students)
CalArts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at CalArts than Kansas Wesleyan University ($54,440.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than CalArts ($22,617 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 15.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,800 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than California Institute of the Arts (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 5.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,537 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts 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 CalArts .
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $7,900 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,675 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($24,825 vs. $28,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($256 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/