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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 the Arts | Carlos Albizu University Miami | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CAU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | albizu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $12,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $12,312 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $27,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $36,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 39 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 39 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 59% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $191 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 92% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 787 students)
CalArts vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CAU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 355.4% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $12,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 355.4% higher at CalArts than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($56,074.00 vs. $12,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlos Albizu University Miami than CalArts ($36,302 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 114.7% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($12,820 vs. $27,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than Carlos Albizu University Miami (88% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 86.4% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($22,071 vs. $11,842)
CalArts vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or CalArts .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CAU? 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 CAU and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (65% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $16,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($18,550 vs. $28,500)
- CAU graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($191 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/