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California College of the Arts Sonoma State University San Francisco State Ringling College of Art and Design San Jose State Art Center College of Design Humboldt State University CSU Juilliard UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State| California Institute of the Arts | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 66% |
Admission |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $144 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CSUMB?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSUMB 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 Monterey Bay ($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 Monterey Bay than CalArts ($11,435 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 30.7% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,446 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than California Institute of the Arts (66% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 135.3% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($20,474 vs. $8,702)
CalArts vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CalArts .
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $5,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($14,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($144 vs. $294)
- More CSUMB 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/