Valencia, CA · Irvine, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC Irvine | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $58,996 | $15,722 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $58,996 | $49,922 |
| Average Net Price | $56,239 | $15,889 |
| Graduation Rate | 67.0% | 87.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,277 | 37,297 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 7 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of the Arts accepts 32.3% of applicants. UC Irvine accepts 28.6%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $58,996. UC Irvine's is $15,722. That's a $43,274 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 67% of students in 6 years. UC Irvine graduates 87%.
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.
After aid, the average student pays $56,239/year at California Institute of the Arts and $15,889/year at UC Irvine. UC Irvine is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC Irvine. It accepts 28.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine, on average. After aid, students pay $15,889/year versus $56,239/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC Irvine: 87% 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.