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USF Sacramento State San Jose State San Diego State Cal State East Bay CSU Sonoma State University Cal State Long Beach California College of the Arts Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSUMB| California Institute of the Arts | San Francisco State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #789 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 72% |
Admission |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $178 |
Diversity |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or San Francisco State?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than San Francisco State University ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than CalArts ($13,267 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 44.3% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($12,446 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco State University than California Institute of the Arts (72% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 108.3% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($20,474 vs. $9,830)
CalArts vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or CalArts .
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or San Francisco State? 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 State and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than San Francisco State University (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Francisco State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,400)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,250 vs. $28,500)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($178 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/