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California College of the Arts California State University-Fresno Cal State Long Beach Cal State East Bay CSU Channel Islands CSUDH San Francisco State Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design San Jose State Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State| California State University Northridge | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
| Location | Northridge, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 37,579 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #900 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csun.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,848 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,936 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,511 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 59% |
Admission |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,965 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 23,687 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,196 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $294 |
Diversity |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California State University-Northridge | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
California State University-Northridge | 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 Northridge is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (37,579 students vs. 1,440 students)
California State University-Northridge vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-Northridge or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than California State University-Northridge 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 Northridge ($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 Northridge than CalArts ($8,936 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Northridge are 5% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,848 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Northridge than California Institute of the Arts (82% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 94.8% larger than aid received California State University Northridge ($20,474 vs. $10,511)
California State University-Northridge vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-Northridge or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or California State University-Northridge .
- California State University-Northridge has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
California State University-Northridge vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-Northridge 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 California State University-Northridge.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Northridge (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $2,900 more per year than California State University-Northridge graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,500)
- California State University Northridge students graduate with a $14,304 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($14,196 vs. $28,500)
- California State University-Northridge graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($146 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Northridge students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/