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CalArts Berklee School of Music Otis College of Art and Design Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Southern New Hampshire University SHU Gallaudet University Pratt Institute KSC| California College of the Arts | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or NEC?
- California College of the Arts is 34% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at California College of the Arts than New England College ($53,856.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than California College of the Arts ($29,512 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 18.8% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($16,802 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 6.2% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($29,272 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or NEC? 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 NEC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than New England College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $4,100 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- NEC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/