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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 59% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $294 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | 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 Fullerton is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 1,440 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton 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 Fullerton ($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 Fullerton than CalArts ($7,925 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 34.2% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($12,446 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than California Institute of the Arts (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 122.7% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($20,474 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Cal State Fullerton .
- Cal State Fullerton has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Fullerton (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $1,400 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,500)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($155 vs. $294)
- More Cal State Fullerton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CalArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/