College comparison

California Institute of the Arts vs Oakwood 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	Oakwood University Huntsville, AL
Acceptance rateCalifornia Institute of the Arts is more selective	32%	45%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	860	1,153
Avg net price	$46,080	$25,669
Median earnings (10 yr)Oakwood University reports higher median earnings	$41,198	$42,488
Graduation rate	67%	45%
Median debt	$25,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is California Institute of the Arts or Oakwood 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 Oakwood University's is approximately 45% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Institute of the Arts vs Oakwood University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Institute of the Arts and — at Oakwood 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.