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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $255 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City University of Seattle is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or CityU?
- California College of the Arts is 217.3% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.3% higher at California College of the Arts than City University of Seattle ($53,856.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 97.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,125 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than City University of Seattle (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or California College of the Arts .
California College of the Arts vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or CityU? 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 CityU and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than City University of Seattle (49% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $9,000 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $3,334 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($24,666 vs. $28,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($255 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/