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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 Notre Dame College RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wesleyancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $26,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $26,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $11,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $15,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $24,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 1,384 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $263 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 641 students)
CalArts vs. Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wesleyan College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 112% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112% higher at CalArts than Wesleyan College ($56,074.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than CalArts ($15,621 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 13.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,326 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 12% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,714 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan College or CalArts .
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wesleyan College (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,500 vs. $28,500)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($263 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/