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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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-St. Louis Platt College-Ontario Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston| California Institute of the Arts | West Coast University Ontario | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Ontario, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $42,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $6,151 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $344 |
Diversity |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | West Coast University-Ontario | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Coast University Ontario is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,579 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. West Coast University-Ontario Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or West Coast University-Ontario?
- California Institute of the Arts is 56.7% more expensive to attend than West Coast University-Ontario for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at CalArts than West Coast University Ontario ($54,440.00 vs. $34,742.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Coast University Ontario than CalArts ($42,293 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Ontario are 24.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,030 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast University Ontario than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 232.9% larger than aid received West Coast University Ontario ($20,474 vs. $6,151)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or West Coast University-Ontario? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Ontario or CalArts .
CalArts vs. West Coast University-Ontario Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or West Coast University-Ontario? 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 West Coast University-Ontario and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,300 more per year than West Coast University-Ontario graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,100)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $4,832 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Ontario graduates. ($28,500 vs. $33,332)
- CalArts graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Ontario graduates. ($294 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Ontario graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/