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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design BC SU Randolph RU Longwood University JMU Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Randolph-Macon CNU| California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #586 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or University of Lynchburg?
- California College of the Arts is 56.1% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at California College of the Arts than University of Lynchburg ($53,856.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than California College of the Arts ($23,256 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 52.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($13,060 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,563 vs. $24,138)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at University of Lynchburg is higher than California College of the Arts (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $2,900 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,500)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/