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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 686 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Paul Smith's College?
- California College of the Arts is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($53,856.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than California College of the Arts ($25,056 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 28.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($15,546 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 12.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($27,563 vs. $24,545)
California College of the Arts vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,800 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/