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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $266 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 56% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 629 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Kentucky Christian University?
- California College of the Arts is 133.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at California College of the Arts than Kentucky Christian University ($53,856.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than California College of the Arts ($22,682 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 122.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,980 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 91.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($27,563 vs. $14,398)
California College of the Arts vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
California College of the Arts vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Kentucky Christian University? 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 Kentucky Christian University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Kentucky Christian University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $9,900 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($25,750 vs. $28,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/