College comparison

California College of the Arts vs University of Puget Sound

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA	University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puget Sound is more selective	91%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1380
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	990	1,594
Avg net price	$53,909	$38,394
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	San Francisco, CA	Tacoma, WA

Quick answers

Is California College of the Arts or University of Puget Sound harder to get into?

University of Puget Sound is more selective: California College of the Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and University of Puget Sound's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California College of the Arts vs University of Puget Sound?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California College of the Arts and 1170–1380 at University of Puget Sound. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.