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CalArts Laguna College of Art and Design UCLA Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Cal State Fullerton Gallaudet University Pratt Institute SCAD Woodbury University Bowdoin College| California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | otis.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $49,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $49,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $16,929 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $48,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $21,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,083 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | |||
| 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 | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Otis College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Otis College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,312 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Otis College of Art and Design?
- California College of the Arts is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Otis College of Art and Design for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $49,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Otis College of Art and Design ($53,856.00 vs. $49,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than Otis College of Art and Design ($47,862 vs. $48,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otis College of Art and Design are 17.9% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($16,929 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otis College of Art and Design than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 31.1% larger than aid received Otis College of Art and Design ($27,563 vs. $21,017)
California College of the Arts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Otis College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otis College of Art and Design or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Otis College of Art and Design (3.31)
- Otis College of Art and Design has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Otis College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Otis College of Art and Design? 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 Otis College of Art and Design and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Otis College of Art and Design is higher than California College of the Arts (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Otis College of Art and Design earn on average $7,600 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,500)
- Otis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Otis College of Art and Design graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Otis College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/