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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 | Wells College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wells | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 357 students)
CalArts vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wells?
- California Institute of the Arts is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at CalArts than Wells College ($54,440.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than CalArts ($20,601 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 18.9% lower than costs at Wells College ($12,446 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 37.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($28,212 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or CalArts .
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wells? 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 Wells and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wells College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,900 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Wells 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 Wells students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/