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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 La Verne Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.39 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $320 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Woodbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 943 students)
CalArts vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Woodbury University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at CalArts than Woodbury University ($54,440.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Woodbury University than CalArts ($32,182 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 13.6% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($12,446 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than California Institute of the Arts (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 16.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($23,816 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or CalArts .
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Woodbury 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 Woodbury University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Woodbury University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $100 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $50,400)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/