College comparison

California Institute of the Arts vs Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

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	Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of the Arts is more selective	32%	41%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	860	1,280
Avg net price	$46,080	$42,478
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Valencia, CA	Lancaster, PA

Quick answers

Is California Institute of the Arts or Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster harder to get into?

California Institute of the Arts is more selective: California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 32% and Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of the Arts vs Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of the Arts and — at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster. 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.