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Overview |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 59% |
Admission |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $294 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 1,440 students)
CSUDH vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSUDH 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 Dominguez Hills ($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 Dominguez Hills than CalArts ($5,068 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 28.8% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($12,446 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than California Institute of the Arts (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 108.5% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($20,474 vs. $9,819)
CSUDH vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CSUDH .
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CSUDH vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (65% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $3,600 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $14,538 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($13,962 vs. $28,500)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($144 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/