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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science vs California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts is harder to get into (32% vs 39% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $31,400 vs $49,996 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureCharles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Admit rate 39% 32%
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Cost
MeasureCharles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Sticker price per year $44,630 $81,346
Average paid after grants $31,400 $49,996
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureCharles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Under $30,000 $28,505 $42,456
$30,000–$48,000 $32,344 $43,913
$48,000–$75,000 — $48,569
$75,000–$110,000 — $46,849
Over $110,000 $34,630 $57,246
After you start
MeasureCharles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceCalifornia Institute of the Arts
Undergrads 282 860
Graduate within 6 years 36% 64%
Come back for year two 50% 82%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $79,596 $45,380
Median debt at graduation $23,750 $24,000

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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