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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Minerva University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | San Francisco, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | minerva.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $17,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $17,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $15,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $17,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 69% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 20,816 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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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 | Minerva | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | Minerva | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Minerva | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Minerva based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 660 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Minerva Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Minerva?
- California College of the Arts is 205.1% more expensive to attend than Minerva for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at California College of the Arts than Minerva University ($53,856.00 vs. $17,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minerva University than California College of the Arts ($15,215 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minerva University are 62.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,300 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Minerva University (91% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 55.4% larger than aid received Minerva University ($27,563 vs. $17,735)
California College of the Arts vs. Minerva Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Minerva? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minerva or California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Minerva (1%)
California College of the Arts vs. Minerva Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Minerva? 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 Minerva and California College of the Arts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/