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California College of the Arts Cal State Fullerton Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design CSUDH Cal State LA Juilliard California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Otis College of Art and Design Cal State East Bay| California State University San Bernardino | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
| Location | San Bernardino, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,803 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #902 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csusb.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,779 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,805 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,871 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 59% |
Admission |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,501 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 14,119 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $294 |
Diversity |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California State University-San Bernardino | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
California State University-San Bernardino | 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 San Bernardino is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (19,803 students vs. 1,440 students)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-San Bernardino or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than California State University-San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino ($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 San Bernardino than CalArts ($8,805 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 10.7% lower than costs at California State University San Bernardino ($12,446 vs. $13,779)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Bernardino than California Institute of the Arts (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 107.4% larger than aid received California State University San Bernardino ($20,474 vs. $9,871)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-San Bernardino or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or California State University-San Bernardino .
- California State University-San Bernardino has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-San Bernardino 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 California State University-San Bernardino.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University San Bernardino (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,600 more per year than California State University-San Bernardino graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,800)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($16,500 vs. $28,500)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($170 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/