| SFCM vs. CBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IX Universities #62 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$54,550 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$39,720 |
| expensive$54,550 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,914 |
| More$29,697 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,418 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter41.58% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.92% |
| Favorable27.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.30% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller437 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,495 |
| Smaller221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,334 |
| Smaller216 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,161 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,766 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher63% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,715) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,430) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 50 | Number of faculties | 856 |
| Higher$137,690 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,590 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.