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Overview |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | cca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $53,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $53,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $19,957 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $47,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $289 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | California College of the Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. California College of the Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or California College of the Arts?
- California College of the Arts is 464.1% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 464.1% higher at California College of the Arts than Stillman College ($53,856.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than California College of the Arts ($15,574 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 98.5% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,054 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Stillman College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 128.8% larger than aid received Stillman College ($27,563 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. California College of the Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or California College of the Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California College of the Arts or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. California College of the Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or California College of the Arts? 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 California College of the Arts and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Stillman College (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $14,000 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,500)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $34,000)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($289 vs. $351)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/