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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 | Maine College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,096 | $40,668 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,096 | $40,668 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,165 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,945 | $37,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,175 | $19,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,687 | 708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 82% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Maine College of Art | ||
| 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,333 students vs. 474 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Maine College of Art?
- California College of the Arts is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($57,096.00 vs. $40,668.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at California College of the Arts than Maine College of Art ($57,096.00 vs. $40,668.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than California College of the Arts ($37,132 vs. $49,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 35.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($15,650 vs. $21,165)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 46.3% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($29,175 vs. $19,936)
California College of the Arts vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or California College of the Arts .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than California College of the Arts (73.4%)
California College of the Arts vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Maine College of Art (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $11,900 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $31,600)
- Maine College of Art students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Maine College of Art graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/