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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 | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $266 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 823 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Capitol College?
- California College of the Arts is 108.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at California College of the Arts than Capitol College ($53,856.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than California College of the Arts ($25,445 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 55.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,816 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Capitol College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 92.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,563 vs. $14,332)
California College of the Arts vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
California College of the Arts vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Capitol 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 Capitol College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Capitol College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $26,600 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,500)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/