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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 | Oregon College of Art and Craft | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $281 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | OCAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 137 students)
California College of the Arts vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or OCAC?
- California College of the Arts is 62.5% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at California College of the Arts than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($53,856.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 99.6% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,000 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Oregon College of Art and Craft (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or California College of the Arts .
California College of the Arts vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or OCAC? 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 OCAC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,500 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,000)
- Oregon College of Art and Craft students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,250 vs. $28,000)
- OCAC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($281 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/