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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 255 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $225 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 255 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Northwood University-Texas?
- California College of the Arts is 428% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 428% higher at California College of the Arts than Northwood University Texas ($53,856.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than California College of the Arts ($14,456 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 127.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,784 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 94.7% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($27,563 vs. $14,160)
California College of the Arts vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or California College of the Arts .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Northwood University Texas (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $7,000 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $43,500)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $6,225 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($21,775 vs. $28,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($225 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/