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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design California State University-Northridge Juilliard California State University-Fresno Cal State LA Otis College of Art and Design San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU UC Merced UCLA| California State University Bakersfield | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 59% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $294 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | 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 Bakersfield is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (9,613 students vs. 1,440 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield ($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 Bakersfield than CalArts ($7,521 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 14.3% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($12,446 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Bakersfield than California Institute of the Arts (88% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 90.5% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($20,474 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Bakersfield (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $15,332 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($13,168 vs. $28,500)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($136 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/