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San Francisco State Sacramento State California College of the Arts California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno Ringling College of Art and Design CSU Art Center College of Design Juilliard San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State LA San Jose State| California State University East Bay | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 59% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| 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 | Oct 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $294 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 1,440 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at CalArts than California State University East Bay ($54,440.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University East Bay than CalArts ($11,464 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 23.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($12,446 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than California Institute of the Arts (76% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 136.4% larger than aid received California State University East Bay ($20,474 vs. $8,659)
Cal State East Bay vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Cal State East Bay .
- Cal State East Bay has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Cal State East Bay vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or CalArts? 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 CalArts and Cal State East Bay.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University East Bay (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California State University East Bay earn on average $4,900 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,400)
- California State University East Bay students graduate with a $12,168 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,332 vs. $28,500)
- Cal State East Bay graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($168 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State East Bay students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/