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Overview |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $245 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,267 students)
California College of the Arts vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or University of St. Mary ?
- California College of the Arts is 71.2% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at California College of the Arts than University of Saint Mary ($53,856.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than California College of the Arts ($21,887 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 120% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($9,070 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($27,563 vs. $23,638)
California College of the Arts vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than University of Saint Mary (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary 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/