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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design CBU Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Gallaudet University Pratt Institute University of Southern Mississippi Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $341 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 116 students)
California College of the Arts vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or MCA?
- California College of the Arts is 66.2% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Memphis College of Art ($53,856.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 124.5% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,890 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Memphis College of Art (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MCA (3.33)
California College of the Arts vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or MCA? 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 MCA and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Memphis College of Art (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $13,600 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $29,900)
- California College of the Arts students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($28,000 vs. $33,000)
- California College of the Arts graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($289 vs. $341)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/