CalArts vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California Institute of the Arts is larger than Kairos University based on total student enrollment (1,277 students vs. 1,239 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Institute of the Arts is located in Valencia, CA (Midsize Suburban setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• California Institute of the Arts is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Institute of the Arts 7:1; Kairos University 9:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kairos University are 13.4% lower than at California Institute of the Arts ($12,234 vs. $14,134).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1,538.8% higher at CalArts than at Kairos University (about $55,396 more per year; $58,996 vs. $3,600).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California Institute of the Arts than at Kairos University (95% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at CalArts, test optional at Kairos University.
• Typical fall application deadline: CalArts Jan 5, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 27.9% at CalArts vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

Loans and repayment

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