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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 Doane University RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | San Francisco Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 70 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 0% |
Admission |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | - | ||
| Admitted | 525 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36% | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 70 students)
CalArts vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or San Francisco Art Institute?
- California Institute of the Arts is 19.2% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Art Institute for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $45,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at CalArts than San Francisco Art Institute ($54,440.00 vs. $45,664.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 39.4% lower than costs at San Francisco Art Institute ($12,446 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than San Francisco Art Institute (59% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($20,474 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or CalArts .
CalArts vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 San Francisco Art Institute and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than San Francisco Art Institute (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $11,700 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $38,700)
- San Francisco Art Institute students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- San Francisco Art Institute graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/