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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $327 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Alverno College?
- California College of the Arts is 73.7% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Alverno College ($53,856.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than California College of the Arts ($18,097 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 131.5% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,620 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 11% larger than aid received Alverno College ($27,563 vs. $24,833)
California College of the Arts vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Alverno College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,100)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $3,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $31,693)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($289 vs. $327)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/