College comparison

California Institute of the Arts vs Oberlin

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 Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA	Oberlin Oberlin, OH
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of the Arts is more selective	32%	34%
SAT (25–75)	—	1360–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	860	2,887
Avg net price	$46,080	$38,645
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Valencia, CA	Oberlin, OH

Quick answers

Is California Institute of the Arts or Oberlin College harder to get into?

California Institute of the Arts is more selective: California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 32% and Oberlin College's is approximately 34% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of the Arts vs Oberlin College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of the Arts and 1360–1520 at Oberlin College. 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.