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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 62% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 767 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Alderson Broaddus College?
- California College of the Arts is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at California College of the Arts than Alderson Broaddus College ($53,856.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than California College of the Arts ($19,499 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 96.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,170 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 11.8% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($27,563 vs. $24,656)
California College of the Arts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
California College of the Arts vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is the same as at Alderson Broaddus College (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $2,400 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,500)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/