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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 West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | UWest | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 80% |
Admission |
CalArts | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 164 students)
CalArts vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or UWest?
- California Institute of the Arts is 321.6% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.6% higher at CalArts than University of the West ($54,440.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than CalArts ($19,028 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 28.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,656 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California Institute of the Arts (80% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 150% larger than aid received University of the West ($20,474 vs. $8,190)
CalArts vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or CalArts .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or UWest? 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 UWest and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/