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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 | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | WNC | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 4,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $3,465 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $11,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $14,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $15,793 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $5,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 80% |
Admission |
CalArts | WNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | Open | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $117 |
Diversity |
CalArts | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Nevada College is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (4,188 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or WNC?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1,518.3% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.9% higher at CalArts than Western Nevada College ($56,074.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Nevada College than CalArts ($15,793 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 10.4% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($12,820 vs. $14,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Western Nevada College (88% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 326.7% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($22,071 vs. $5,172)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or CalArts .
CalArts vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or WNC? 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 WNC and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,700 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $17,184 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($11,316 vs. $28,500)
- WNC graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($117 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/