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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 Integral Studies | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,145 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciis.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 59% |
Admission |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $294 |
Diversity |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 81% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
CIIS | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of Integral Studies is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,145 students vs. 1,440 students)
CIIS vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CIIS or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is ?% more expensive to attend than CIIS for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CalArts than California Institute of Integral Studies ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than California Institute of Integral Studies (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received California Institute of Integral Studies ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CIIS or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CIIS .
CIIS vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CIIS or CalArts? 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 CalArts and CIIS.
- California Institute of Integral Studies students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,500)
- CIIS graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($193 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CIIS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/