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CSU California College of the Arts Sonoma State University Ringling College of Art and Design San Francisco State Art Center College of Design CSUMB Juilliard UCSC USC Sacramento State UC Davis| California Institute of the Arts | Humboldt State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 66% |
Admission |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| 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 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $201 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Humboldt State University?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than Humboldt State University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than CalArts ($14,325 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 0.8% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($12,446 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Humboldt State University than California Institute of the Arts (66% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 121.1% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($20,474 vs. $9,262)
CalArts vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or CalArts .
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Humboldt State University? 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 Humboldt State University and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Humboldt State University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,400 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,500)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($201 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/