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Overview |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $254 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 227 students)
California College of the Arts vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or St. Joe's?
- California College of the Arts is 207.7% more expensive to attend than St. Joe's for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at California College of the Arts than College of St Joseph ($53,856.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 66.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,000 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than College of St Joseph (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at St. Joe's (3.12)
California College of the Arts vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than College of St Joseph (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $5,900 more per year than St. Joe's graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $3,388 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($24,612 vs. $28,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($254 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Joe's students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/