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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 | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | ABC | ||
| 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 218 students)
California College of the Arts vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or ABC?
- California College of the Arts is 246.6% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246.6% higher at California College of the Arts than Arlington Baptist College ($53,856.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than California College of the Arts ($19,990 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 140.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,310 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Arlington Baptist College (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 318.1% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($27,563 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or California College of the Arts .
California College of the Arts vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or ABC? 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 ABC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Arlington Baptist College (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,600 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $1,999 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,001 vs. $28,000)
- ABC 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 ABC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/