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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 1,046 students)
CalArts vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Wilmington College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 91.6% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at CalArts than Wilmington College ($54,440.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than CalArts ($24,528 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 15.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,800 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 25.4% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($20,474 vs. $16,326)
CalArts vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or CalArts .
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Wilmington College (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $10,400 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Wilmington College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Wilmington 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/