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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 | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | USW | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | USW | ||
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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 | - | 2.63 | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $242 |
Diversity |
CalArts | USW | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 26% |
Students |
CalArts | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | USW | ||
| 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 USW based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,066 students)
CalArts vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or USW?
- California Institute of the Arts is 220.2% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.2% higher at CalArts than University of the Southwest ($54,440.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than CalArts ($20,533 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 39.7% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($8,910 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 144.8% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($20,474 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or CalArts .
CalArts vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or USW? 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 USW and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than University of the Southwest (65% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,700 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,500)
- USW graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($242 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/