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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 | Northland International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Dunbar, Wisconsin | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ni.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $12,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $12,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $5,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $15,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $9,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 86 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 84 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 92.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | N/A |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 65% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | NBBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than NBBC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 0 students)
California College of the Arts vs. NBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or NBBC?
- California College of the Arts is 338.2% more expensive to attend than NBBC for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $12,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Northland International University ($53,856.00 vs. $12,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland International University than California College of the Arts ($15,159 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland International University are 233.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($5,990 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland International University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 200.9% larger than aid received Northland International University ($27,563 vs. $9,161)
California College of the Arts vs. NBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or NBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NBBC or California College of the Arts .
- NBBC has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. NBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or NBBC? 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 NBBC and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at NBBC is higher than California College of the Arts (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/