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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,147 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- California College of the Arts is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at California College of the Arts than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($53,856.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than California College of the Arts ($17,358 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 75.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,350 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods 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 4.3% larger than aid received Saint Mary of the Woods College ($27,563 vs. $26,438)
California College of the Arts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than California College of the Arts (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,200 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $32,300)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,999 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/