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California College of the Arts California State University-Northridge Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard CSUMB CSU Otis College of Art and Design CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State| California Institute of the Arts | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 72% |
Admission |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $156 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 State University Channel Islands is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CSU Channel Islands?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than California State University Channel Islands ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than CalArts ($13,540 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 31% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($12,446 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than California Institute of the Arts (72% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 117.5% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($20,474 vs. $9,412)
CalArts vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or CalArts .
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Channel Islands (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,300 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $13,317 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,183 vs. $28,500)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($156 vs. $294)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/