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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design AAC Ringling College of Art and Design Cleveland Institute of Art Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 32.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 972 students)
California College of the Arts vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or CCAD?
- California College of the Arts is 43% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at California College of the Arts than Columbus College of Art and Design ($53,856.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus College of Art and Design than California College of the Arts ($29,238 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 81.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 18.6% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($27,563 vs. $23,246)
California College of the Arts vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or California College of the Arts .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or CCAD? 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 CCAD and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than California College of the Arts (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $5,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- CCAD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/