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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 Westminster College SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | WWU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
CalArts | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $221 |
Diversity |
CalArts | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
CalArts | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (1,729 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or WWU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 101.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at CalArts than William Woods University ($56,074.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than CalArts ($22,925 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 3.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($12,402 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than California Institute of the Arts (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 0.4% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($22,166 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or CalArts .
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or WWU? 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 WWU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than William Woods University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,800 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $7,063 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($21,437 vs. $28,500)
- WWU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($221 vs. $294)
- More WWU 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/