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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 Bowdoin College RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Washington Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $17,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $15,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,223 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 51.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 9.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $269 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Washington Adventist University | ||
| 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 671 students)
CalArts vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Washington Adventist University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 132.6% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at CalArts than Washington Adventist University ($54,440.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than CalArts ($17,088 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 19.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,440 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 31.8% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($20,474 vs. $15,534)
CalArts vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or CalArts .
- Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Washington Adventist University? 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 Washington Adventist University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Washington Adventist University (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,500 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,900)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $2,461 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,039 vs. $28,500)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($269 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/