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Overview |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $193 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- California College of the Arts is 58% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at California College of the Arts than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($53,856.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MidAmerica Nazarene University than California College of the Arts ($28,787 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 102.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($9,848 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than California College of the Arts (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 21.1% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($27,563 vs. $22,757)
California College of the Arts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
California College of the Arts vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $3,900 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($193 vs. $289)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/