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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
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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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $276 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | SLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 444 students)
California College of the Arts vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or SLC?
- California College of the Arts is 86.4% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at California College of the Arts than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($53,856.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 73.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,510 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or California College of the Arts .
California College of the Arts vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or SLC? 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 SLC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $4,300 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $1,274 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,726 vs. $28,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($276 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/