College comparison

California Institute of the Arts vs Occidental College

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	Occidental College Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of the Arts is more selective	32%	44%
SAT (25–75)	—	1380–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	860	1,877
Avg net price	$46,080	$38,263
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Valencia, CA	Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers

Is California Institute of the Arts or Occidental 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 Occidental College's is approximately 44% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of the Arts and 1380–1520 at Occidental 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.