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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| Philander Smith College | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | CalArts | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 866 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $56,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $56,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,986 | $57,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,788 | $22,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
PSC | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,023 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
PSC | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $294 |
Diversity |
PSC | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
PSC | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PSC | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 866 students)
PSC vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 375% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($56,074.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375% higher at CalArts than Philander Smith College ($56,074.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than CalArts ($14,986 vs. $57,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 28.2% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($10,000 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than California Institute of the Arts (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 87.2% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($22,071 vs. $11,788)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or PSC .
PSC vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Philander Smith College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $23,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $26,800)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($28,500 vs. $31,000)
- CalArts graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($294 vs. $320)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/