Valencia, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 26.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $58,996 | $16,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,996 | $50,958 |
| Average Net Price | $56,239 | $14,047 |
| Graduation Rate | 67.0% | 86.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,277 | 44,256 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 7 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of the Arts accepts 32.3% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 26.7%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $58,996. UC San Diego's is $16,758. That's a $42,238 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 67% of students in 6 years. UC San Diego graduates 86%.
Bottom Line
UC San Diego is public; California Institute of the Arts is private. If you're an in-state student, UC San Diego will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $56,239/year at California Institute of the Arts and $14,047/year at UC San Diego. UC San Diego is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC San Diego. It accepts 26.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $56,239/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego: 86% of students finish in 6 years. California Institute of the Arts is at 67%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.