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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.09 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Marymount | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 514 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Marymount?
- California College of the Arts is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Marymount California University ($53,856.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount California University are 24.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($15,999 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Marymount California University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Marymount (3.09)
California College of the Arts vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Marymount? 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 Marymount and California College of the Arts.
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $2,100 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/