Valencia, CA · Irvine, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC Irvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.0% | 25.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $56,724 | $14,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $56,724 | $45,014 |
| Average Net Price | $40,863 | $14,647 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 86.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. California Institute of the Arts accepts 26.0% of applicants; UC Irvine accepts 25.6%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $56,724. UC Irvine's is $14,237. That's a $42,487 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 64% of students in 6 years. UC Irvine graduates 86%.
Bottom Line
UC Irvine is public; California Institute of the Arts is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Irvine will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC Irvine. It accepts 25.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine has lower published tuition: $14,237 versus $56,724. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine: 86% 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.