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Overview |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Skokie, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | htc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $7,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 50% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | HTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $28,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | HTC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | HTC | ||
| 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 HTC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 160 students)
California College of the Arts vs. HTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or HTC?
- California College of the Arts is 290.3% more expensive to attend than HTC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.3% higher at California College of the Arts than Hebrew Theological College ($53,856.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than California College of the Arts ($13,451 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hebrew Theological College are 46.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($13,658 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Hebrew Theological College (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 255.9% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($27,563 vs. $7,745)
California College of the Arts vs. HTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or HTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HTC or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at HTC (3.24)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than HTC (71.4%)
California College of the Arts vs. HTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or HTC? 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 HTC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Hebrew Theological College (49% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $15,000 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/