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California College of the Arts San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino Juilliard California State University-Northridge| California State University Los Angeles | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 59% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $294 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State LA | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | 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 Los Angeles is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,440 students)
Cal State LA vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA 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 Los Angeles ($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 Los Angeles than CalArts ($5,801 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 44.6% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($12,446 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than California Institute of the Arts (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 87.7% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($20,474 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Cal State LA .
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Cal State LA vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA 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 LA.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Los Angeles (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $15,580 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($12,920 vs. $28,500)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($133 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/