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San Francisco State San Jose State CSU Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno California College of the Arts Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Cal State LA California State University-Northridge| California State University Sacramento | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,818 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csus.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,278 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,596 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,590 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 59% |
Admission |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,276 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 23,559 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,750 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $162 | $294 |
Diversity |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Sacramento State | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Sacramento State | 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 Sacramento is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 1,440 students)
Sacramento State vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sacramento State or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($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 Sacramento than CalArts ($11,596 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 30.8% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($12,446 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Sacramento than California Institute of the Arts (78% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 113.5% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($20,474 vs. $9,590)
Sacramento State vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sacramento State or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or Sacramento State .
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than CalArts (24.8%)
Sacramento State vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sacramento State 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 Sacramento State.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Sacramento (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California State University Sacramento earn on average $600 more per year than CalArts graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $50,400)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,750 vs. $28,500)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($162 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/