CalArts vs. Manna University

Comparable Facts

Compare California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA with Manna University in Fayetteville, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Institute of the Arts is larger than Manna University based on total student enrollment (1,277 students vs. 268 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia, CA (Midsize Suburban setting); Manna University is in Fayetteville, NC (Midsize City setting).
• California Institute of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Manna University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Institute of the Arts 7:1; Manna University 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 23.2% lower than at Manna University ($14,134 vs. $18,408).
• Out-of-state tuition is 548% higher at CalArts than at Manna University (about $49,891 more per year; $58,996 vs. $9,105).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than at Manna University (95% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 324.3% larger than aid received by Manna University students ($21,416 vs. $5,047).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CalArts, open admission at Manna University.
• Typical fall application deadline: CalArts Jan 5, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 27.9% at CalArts vs. 32.7% at Manna University.

Loans and repayment

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