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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $187 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 75% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Davis College | ||
| 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
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Davis College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 146 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Davis College?
- California College of the Arts is 226.4% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.4% higher at California College of the Arts than Davis College ($53,856.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than California College of the Arts ($14,276 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 162.6% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($7,600 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis 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 206.1% larger than aid received Davis College ($27,563 vs. $9,004)
California College of the Arts vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Davis College (50%)
California College of the Arts vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Davis 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 Davis College and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Davis College (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $12,200 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $9,865 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($18,135 vs. $28,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($187 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/