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California College of the Arts Cal State Fullerton San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design California State University-Northridge Sacramento State Juilliard San Diego State Cal State LA California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Cal State Long Beach| California Institute of the Arts | California State University San Marcos | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 15,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csusm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $13,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $10,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $8,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 14,774 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 14,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $186 |
Diversity |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | California State University-San Marcos | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University San Marcos is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (15,109 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. California State University-San Marcos Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or California State University-San Marcos?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Marcos 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 San Marcos ($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 San Marcos than CalArts ($10,463 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 12.3% lower than costs at California State University San Marcos ($12,446 vs. $13,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Marcos than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 129.5% larger than aid received California State University San Marcos ($20,474 vs. $8,922)
CalArts vs. California State University-San Marcos Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or California State University-San Marcos? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-San Marcos or CalArts .
- California State University-San Marcos has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. California State University-San Marcos Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or California State University-San Marcos? 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 California State University-San Marcos and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University San Marcos (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,300 more per year than California State University-San Marcos graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,100)
- California State University San Marcos students graduate with a $10,505 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,995 vs. $28,500)
- California State University-San Marcos graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($186 vs. $294)
- More California State University-San Marcos 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/