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Overview |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $232 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 52% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 809 students)
California College of the Arts vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or St. Andrews University?
- California College of the Arts is 88.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at California College of the Arts than St. Andrews University ($53,856.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than California College of the Arts ($31,864 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 73.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,480 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than California College of the Arts (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 61.9% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($27,563 vs. $17,026)
California College of the Arts vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
California College of the Arts vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than St. Andrews University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $7,100 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/