Valencia, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | Pitzer College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.0% | 16.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $56,724 | $62,692 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $56,724 | $62,692 |
| Average Net Price | $40,863 | $17,752 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 83.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of the Arts accepts 26.0% of applicants. Pitzer College accepts 16.7%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $56,724. Pitzer College's is $62,692. California Institute of the Arts is cheaper. California Institute of the Arts graduates 64% of students in 6 years. Pitzer College graduates 83%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pitzer College. It accepts 16.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
California Institute of the Arts has lower published tuition: $56,724 versus $62,692. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Pitzer College: 83% of students finish in 6 years. California Institute of the Arts is at 64%.
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.