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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $276 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Mercyhurst 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Mercyhurst College?
- California College of the Arts is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at California College of the Arts than Mercyhurst College ($53,856.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than California College of the Arts ($24,935 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 42.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($14,025 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than California College of the Arts (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 17.6% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($32,418 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than California College of the Arts (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $200 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,500)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $1,302 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,698 vs. $28,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($276 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College 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/