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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 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 597 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,074 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,074 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $57,288 | $26,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,071 | $24,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,023 | 939 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 15.8% | ||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 597 students)
CalArts vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Paul Smith's College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at CalArts than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($56,074.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than CalArts ($26,370 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 25.6% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,820 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 11.2% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($24,536 vs. $22,071)
CalArts vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or CalArts .
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than CalArts (26%)
CalArts vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $13,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/