CalArts vs. Baptist University of the Americas

Comparable Facts

Compare California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA with Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Institute of the Arts is larger than Baptist University of the Americas based on total student enrollment (1,277 students vs. 104 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia, CA (Midsize Suburban setting); Baptist University of the Americas is in San Antonio, TX (Large City setting).
• California Institute of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Baptist University of the Americas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Institute of the Arts 7:1; Baptist University of the Americas 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist University of the Americas are 45.7% lower than at California Institute of the Arts ($7,670 vs. $14,134).
• Out-of-state tuition is 542.7% higher at CalArts than at Baptist University of the Americas (about $49,816 more per year; $58,996 vs. $9,180).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Baptist University of the Americas than at California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 457.7% larger than aid received by Baptist University of the Americas students ($21,416 vs. $3,840).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CalArts, open admission at Baptist University of the Americas.
• Typical fall application deadline: CalArts Jan 5, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.