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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.54 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $149 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 298 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 14.4% more expensive to attend than California College of the Arts for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Simon's Rock than California College of the Arts ($61,600.00 vs. $53,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College at Simon's Rock than California College of the Arts ($44,326 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College at Simon's Rock are 16% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($17,200 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 38.3% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($38,119 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and California College of the Arts.
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $3,600 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($14,500 vs. $28,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($149 vs. $289)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/