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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 | Watkins College of Art Design & Film | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 193 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| 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 | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 193 students)
CalArts vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Watkins Institute?
- California Institute of the Arts is 138.8% more expensive to attend than Watkins Institute for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at CalArts than Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($54,440.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Watkins College of Art Design & Film are 13.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,700 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,700)
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Watkins Institute graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/