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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 | Design Institute of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | disd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $27,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $27,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $36,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $2,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 67% |
Admission |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 8 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 100%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $40,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $419 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| 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 Design Institute of San Diego based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 101 students)
CalArts vs. Design Institute of San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Design Institute of San Diego?
- California Institute of the Arts is 96.2% more expensive to attend than Design Institute of San Diego for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $27,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at CalArts than Design Institute of San Diego ($54,440.00 vs. $27,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Design Institute of San Diego than CalArts ($36,963 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 42.9% lower than costs at Design Institute of San Diego ($12,446 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Design Institute of San Diego than California Institute of the Arts (67% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 719.9% larger than aid received Design Institute of San Diego ($20,474 vs. $2,497)
CalArts vs. Design Institute of San Diego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Design Institute of San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Design Institute of San Diego or CalArts .
- Design Institute of San Diego has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Design Institute of San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Design Institute of San Diego? 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 Design Institute of San Diego and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Design Institute of San Diego (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,500 more per year than Design Institute of San Diego graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,900)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $12,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($28,500 vs. $40,585)
- CalArts graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($294 vs. $419)
- More Design Institute of San Diego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/