Valencia, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| California Institute of the Arts | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.0% | 24.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $56,724 | $15,265 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $56,724 | $46,042 |
| Average Net Price | $40,863 | $13,293 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.0% | 88.0% |
GradFax Analysis
California Institute of the Arts accepts 26.0% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 24.5%. California Institute of the Arts's tuition is $56,724. UC San Diego's is $15,265. That's a $41,459 difference per year. California Institute of the Arts graduates 64% of students in 6 years. UC San Diego graduates 88%.
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.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC San Diego. It accepts 24.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego has lower published tuition: $15,265 versus $56,724. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego: 88% 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.