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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 | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $12,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 157 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 164 students)
CalArts vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or SFBU?
- California Institute of the Arts is 587.4% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 587.4% higher at CalArts than San Francisco Bay University ($54,440.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than CalArts ($12,510 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 35.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,200 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 113.9% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($20,474 vs. $9,570)
CalArts vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or CalArts .
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or SFBU? 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 SFBU and CalArts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/