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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Alverno College Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Stritch Lake Forest College Pratt Institute Gallaudet University UWM Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 866/1123 | |||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,198 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Mount Mary College?
- California College of the Arts is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Mary College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Mount Mary College ($53,856.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mary College than California College of the Arts ($22,897 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 103% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($9,830 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 15.3% larger than aid received Mount Mary College ($27,563 vs. $23,897)
California College of the Arts vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
California College of the Arts vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Mount Mary 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 Mount Mary College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Mount Mary College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,700)
- Mount Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Mount Mary College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary 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/