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Overview |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $301 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | ODU | ||
| 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
- California College of the Arts is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,276 students)
California College of the Arts vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or ODU?
- California College of the Arts is 64.3% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at California College of the Arts than Ohio Dominican University ($53,856.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than California College of the Arts ($21,881 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 68.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,850 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 16.6% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($27,563 vs. $23,646)
California College of the Arts vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ODU (3.32)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
California College of the Arts vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or ODU? 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 ODU and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Ohio Dominican University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $1,200 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $43,500)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,125)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($289 vs. $301)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/