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Overview |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
| Location | California, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
California University of Pennsylvania | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,313 students)
California University of Pennsylvania vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California University of Pennsylvania or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 560.3% more expensive to attend than California University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.2% higher at UArts than California University of Pennsylvania ($50,950.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California University of Pennsylvania are 72.3% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,416 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than California University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($25,460 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California University of Pennsylvania or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or California University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 123 points higher than at California University of Pennsylvania (922)
- Incoming UArts students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California University of Pennsylvania (20)
California University of Pennsylvania vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California University of Pennsylvania or UArts? 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 UArts and California University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than California University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from California University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,500)
- California University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- California University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/