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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 Western States | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,096 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | uws.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $8,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $8,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
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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 | - | - | ||
| 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 | University of Western States | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $87 |
Diversity |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 20% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | University of Western States | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Not applicable | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than University of Western States based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,096 students)
CalArts vs. University of Western States Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or University of Western States?
- California Institute of the Arts is 525% more expensive to attend than University of Western States for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $8,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525% higher at CalArts than University of Western States ($54,440.00 vs. $8,710.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than University of Western States (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received University of Western States ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or University of Western States? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Western States or CalArts .
CalArts vs. University of Western States Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or University of Western States? 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 University of Western States and CalArts.
- Graduates from University of Western States earn on average $1,800 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of Western States students graduate with a $20,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($8,500 vs. $28,500)
- University of Western States graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($87 vs. $294)
- More University of Western States graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/