| The Master's University and Seminary vs. CalArts |
#11 in Federal Region IX Universities #31 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,020 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,996 |
| cheaper$10,410 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,996 |
| More$17,574 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,861 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier84.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter32.34% |
| Favorable45.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,860 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,277 |
| Larger1,908 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller868 |
| Larger952 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller409 |
| 780 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower12% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 869) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 450) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,013) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 271 | Number of faculty | 317 |
| Lower$72,745 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.