College comparison

California Institute of the Arts vs Johnson C Smith University

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	Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of the Arts is more selective	32%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	860	1,244
Avg net price	$46,080	$20,894
Median earnings (10 yr)Johnson C Smith University reports higher median earnings	$41,198	$42,680
Graduation rate	67%	34%
Median debt	$25,000	$30,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is California Institute of the Arts or Johnson C Smith University harder to get into?

California Institute of the Arts is more selective: California Institute of the Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 32% and Johnson C Smith University's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of the Arts vs Johnson C Smith University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of the Arts and — at Johnson C Smith University. 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.