Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Columbia College Hollywood | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 291 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $25,680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 55% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 291 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Columbia College Hollywood?
- California College of the Arts is 109.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College Hollywood for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Columbia College Hollywood ($53,856.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Hollywood than California College of the Arts ($32,432 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 20.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($16,578 vs. $19,957)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts as Columbia College Hollywood (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 276.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($27,563 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
California College of the Arts vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and California College of the Arts.
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $7,400 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $2,977 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,023 vs. $28,000)
- Columbia College Hollywood graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/