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California College of the Arts Lewis and Clark Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard University of Puget Sound Otis College of Art and Design Whitman College UCLA Reed UO Southern California Institute of Technology| California Institute of the Arts | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $268 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Willamette University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 21% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at CalArts than Willamette University ($54,440.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than CalArts ($32,957 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 15.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,446 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 35.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($27,700 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or CalArts .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than California Institute of the Arts (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,900 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,500)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($268 vs. $294)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/