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CalArts UT Nova Florida Southern Flagler Otis College of Art and Design Miami USF Main Campus Rollins Florida Tech New College of Florida FGCU| California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 78% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Eckerd College | ||
| 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
- Eckerd College is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Eckerd College?
- California College of the Arts is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Eckerd College ($53,856.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eckerd College than California College of the Arts ($40,119 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 44.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($13,854 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd 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 4.2% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($27,563 vs. $26,456)
California College of the Arts vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
California College of the Arts vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Eckerd 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 Eckerd College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than California College of the Arts (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $4,900 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,500)
- Eckerd College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Eckerd College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/