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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 87% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 880 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than California College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Bennington than California College of the Arts ($60,648.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than California College of the Arts ($32,497 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 12.6% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($17,720 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 78.4% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($49,183 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
California College of the Arts vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Bennington? 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 Bennington and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than California College of the Arts (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington 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)
- Bennington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/