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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 | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $182 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 552 students)
California College of the Arts vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or BBC?
- California College of the Arts is 81.3% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at California College of the Arts than Clarks Summit University ($53,856.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than California College of the Arts ($16,176 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 173.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($7,300 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit 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 39.3% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($27,563 vs. $19,782)
California College of the Arts vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at BBC (3.31)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than BBC (65.2%)
California College of the Arts vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or BBC? 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 BBC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Clarks Summit University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $9,700 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $10,312 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($17,688 vs. $28,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($182 vs. $289)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/