CalArts vs. Mercer

The following statements compare California Institute of the Arts and Mercer University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • CalArts's tuition ($58,996) is more expensive than Mercer ($31,565).
  • CalArts's acceptance rate (32.34%) is lower than Mercer (68.89%).
  • CalArts has higher yield (27.93%) than Mercer (12.71%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,250.
  • CalArts's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Mercer (11 to 1).
  • Mercer (9,196 students) is larger than CalArts (1,277 students) with more enrolled students.
  • CalArts ($28,420) has higher amount of financial aid than Mercer ($25,862).
  • Mercer's graduation rate (70%) is higher than CalArts (67%).
California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts

Private, 4 years • Valencia, CA #56 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$58,996
Financial Aid
$28,420
Test Scores
Admission
32.34% Acceptance Rate
27.93% Yield
Enrollment
868 Undergraduate
409 Graduate
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
145 Faculties (full-time)
403 Staffs (full-time)
$90,855 Faculty Salary
$89,991 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Mercer University

Mercer University

Private, 4 years • Macon, GA #279 National Universities, #15 in Georgia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$31,565
Financial Aid
$25,862
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
68.89% Acceptance Rate
12.71% Yield
Enrollment
4,690 Undergraduate
4,506 Graduate
2,029 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
476 Faculties (full-time)
1,636 Staffs (full-time)
$86,127 Faculty Salary
$77,685 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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