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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $372 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Bethune-Cookman?
- California College of the Arts is 289% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289% higher at California College of the Arts than Bethune Cookman University ($53,856.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than California College of the Arts ($15,769 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 92% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,396 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than California College of the Arts (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 100% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($27,563 vs. $13,780)
California College of the Arts vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Bethune Cookman University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $31,700)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $7,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,985)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($289 vs. $372)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/