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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | ndm.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,680 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.66 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Notre Dame of Maryland University?
- California College of the Arts is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($53,856.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than California College of the Arts ($22,675 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 54.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,950 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 24.3% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($34,267 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Notre Dame of Maryland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame of Maryland University or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
California College of the Arts vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Notre Dame of Maryland University? 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $9,200 more per year than California College of the Arts graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $43,500)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/