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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 | Walsh College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
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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 | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $163 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,218 students)
CalArts vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Walsh?
- California Institute of the Arts is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CalArts than Walsh College ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Walsh College (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Walsh? 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 Walsh and CalArts.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $7,400 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,400)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $12,668 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,832 vs. $28,500)
- Walsh graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($163 vs. $294)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/