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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design F&M Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College| California College of the Arts | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,151 students)
California College of the Arts vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or W&J?
- California College of the Arts is 8.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at California College of the Arts than Washington & Jefferson College ($53,856.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than California College of the Arts ($25,636 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 47.6% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($13,524 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 41.4% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($38,963 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or W&J? 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 W&J and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than California College of the Arts (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,400 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,500)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/