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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Alvernia University?
- California College of the Arts is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Alvernia University ($53,856.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than California College of the Arts ($27,091 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 42.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($14,030 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 7% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($27,563 vs. $25,757)
California College of the Arts vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
California College of the Arts vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than California College of the Arts (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,300 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,500)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/