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Overview |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $245 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 650 students)
California College of the Arts vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or D&E College?
- California College of the Arts is 80.2% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Davis & Elkins College ($53,856.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than California College of the Arts ($20,126 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 97.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,125 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 9.7% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($27,563 vs. $25,119)
California College of the Arts vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than D&E College (75.3%)
California College of the Arts vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or D&E 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 D&E College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Davis & Elkins College (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $6,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $4,288 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($23,712 vs. $28,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/