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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $332 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Claflin University?
- California College of the Arts is 226.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.9% higher at California College of the Arts than Claflin University ($53,856.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than California College of the Arts ($19,951 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 110.5% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($9,480 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than California College of the Arts (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 101.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($27,563 vs. $13,707)
California College of the Arts vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Claflin 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 Claflin University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Claflin University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $12,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $30,700)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $4,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $32,184)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($289 vs. $332)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/