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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $293 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 35 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Shorter-CAPP?
- California College of the Arts is 475.4% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 475.4% higher at California College of the Arts than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($53,856.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than California College of the Arts ($19,526 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 130.6% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,655 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 439.5% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($27,563 vs. $5,109)
California College of the Arts vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
California College of the Arts vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $5,800 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,500)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,418)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($289 vs. $293)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/