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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Ringling College of Art and Design Maine Maritime Academy Gallaudet University Pratt Institute SUNY Maritime College Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | California Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Vallejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 849 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | csum.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $17,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $9,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 39% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 756 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,526 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $263 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 11% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | CMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 849 students)
California College of the Arts vs. CMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or CMA?
- California College of the Arts is 837.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.6% higher at California College of the Arts than California Maritime Academy ($53,856.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than California College of the Arts ($17,566 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 67.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,942 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than California Maritime Academy (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 189.3% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($27,563 vs. $9,529)
California College of the Arts vs. CMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or CMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMA or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. CMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or CMA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CMA and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than California College of the Arts (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $47,000 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $43,500)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $2,474 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,526 vs. $28,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/