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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design NSC Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD UNLV RISD Cal State LA| California Institute of the Arts | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | CSN | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 29,081 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $3,465 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $11,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $7,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $5,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
CalArts | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | Open | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CalArts | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $108 |
Diversity |
CalArts | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (29,081 students vs. 1,353 students)
CalArts vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or CSN?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1,518.3% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.9% higher at CalArts than College of Southern Nevada ($56,074.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than CalArts ($7,293 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 16.9% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,970 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than College of Southern Nevada (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 294.3% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($22,071 vs. $5,598)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or CalArts .
CalArts vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or CSN? 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 CSN and CalArts.
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,400 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($10,500 vs. $28,500)
- CSN graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($108 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/