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CalArts Trine University Otis College of Art and Design IPFW Purdue North Central Art Center College of Design Gannon University Ringling College of Art and Design IWU Gallaudet University Pratt Institute University of Saint Francis| California College of the Arts | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $277 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 22% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Indiana Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Indiana Tech?
- California College of the Arts is 85.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at California College of the Arts than Indiana Institute of Technology ($53,856.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than California College of the Arts ($22,179 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 83.9% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($10,854 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 39.1% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($27,563 vs. $19,813)
California College of the Arts vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (49% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $3,100 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,500)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,138 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,862 vs. $28,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/