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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University California College of the Arts San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Ringling College of Art and Design Cal State East Bay UC Davis| California State University Chico | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CalArts | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 59% |
Admission |
CSU | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $294 |
Diversity |
CSU | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 Chico is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,440 students)
CSU vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSU 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 Chico ($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 Chico than CalArts ($15,517 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 22.2% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($12,446 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than California Institute of the Arts (62% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 123.5% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($20,474 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CSU .
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CSU vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Chico (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $2,000 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $50,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($17,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($175 vs. $294)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/