CalArts vs. Christ Mission College

Comparable Facts

Compare California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA with Christ Mission College in San Antonio, Texas on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Institute of the Arts is larger than Christ Mission College based on total student enrollment (1,277 students vs. 32 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia, CA (Midsize Suburban setting); Christ Mission College is in San Antonio, Texas (Large Suburban setting).
• California Institute of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Christ Mission College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Institute of the Arts 7:1; Christ Mission College 6:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christ Mission College are 59.7% lower than at California Institute of the Arts ($5,695 vs. $14,134).
• Out-of-state tuition is 570% higher at CalArts than at Christ Mission College (about $50,190 more per year; $58,996 vs. $8,806).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Christ Mission College 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 268.9% larger than aid received by Christ Mission College students ($21,416 vs. $5,806).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CalArts, open admission at Christ Mission College.
• Typical fall application deadline: CalArts Jan 5, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 27.9% at CalArts vs. 100% at Christ Mission College.

Loans and repayment

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