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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 Georgia UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Florida SCAD RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | Wheelock College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.92 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 890 students)
CalArts vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wheelock College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at CalArts than Wheelock College ($54,440.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than CalArts ($28,829 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 20.3% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($12,446 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 6.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($21,786 vs. $20,474)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or CalArts .
CalArts vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wheelock College (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,100 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,300)
- Wheelock College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Wheelock College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/