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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 | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $237 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 58% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 793 students)
CalArts vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Warren Wilson?
- California Institute of the Arts is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at CalArts than Warren Wilson College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than CalArts ($28,086 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 3.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,050 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 27% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,012 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or CalArts .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Warren Wilson College (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $19,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,500)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($237 vs. $294)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/