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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU California College of the Arts USF USC PLNU UCSB Ringling College of Art and Design| California Institute of the Arts | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | USD | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 83% |
Admission |
CalArts | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CalArts | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $236 |
Diversity |
CalArts | USD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
CalArts | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | USD | ||
| 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or USD?
- California Institute of the Arts is 1.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at CalArts than University of San Diego ($54,440.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than CalArts ($36,008 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 36.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,446 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than California Institute of the Arts (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 77.8% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($36,408 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CalArts .
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts or USD? 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 USD and CalArts.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California Institute of the Arts (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $19,800 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $50,400)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $5,596 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($22,904 vs. $28,500)
- USD graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($236 vs. $294)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/