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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design St. Leo University Gallaudet University Pratt Institute CAU Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Johnson University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,591 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 174 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $221 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 17% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 155 students)
California College of the Arts vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or FCC?
- California College of the Arts is 209.8% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.8% higher at California College of the Arts than Johnson University Florida ($53,856.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than California College of the Arts ($20,191 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 132.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,591 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 211.9% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($27,563 vs. $8,836)
California College of the Arts vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at FCC (2.97)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or FCC? 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 FCC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Johnson University Florida (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $10,400 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $6,620 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($21,380 vs. $28,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/