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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard California State University-Fresno UC Merced CSU Cal State East Bay Sacramento State Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology| California State University Stanislaus | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
| Location | Turlock, CA | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,154 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csustan.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,382 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,555 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 59% |
Admission |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,077 | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $294 |
Diversity |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CSU Stanislaus | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU Stanislaus | 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 Stanislaus is larger than than CalArts based on total student enrollment (10,154 students vs. 1,440 students)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Stanislaus or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 848.1% more expensive to attend than CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus ($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 Stanislaus than CalArts ($7,555 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Stanislaus are 9.3% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($11,382 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Stanislaus than California Institute of the Arts (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 111.2% larger than aid received California State University Stanislaus ($20,474 vs. $9,696)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CalArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Stanislaus or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CSU Stanislaus .
- CSU Stanislaus has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CSU Stanislaus vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than California State University Stanislaus (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $4,500 more per year than CSU Stanislaus graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,900)
- California State University Stanislaus students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,500)
- CSU Stanislaus graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($155 vs. $294)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Stanislaus 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/