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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $216 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,068 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Pacific Oaks College?
- California College of the Arts is 369% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369% higher at California College of the Arts than Pacific Oaks College ($53,856.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Oaks College are 7.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($18,536 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Pacific Oaks College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($27,563 vs. $0)
California College of the Arts vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Pacific Oaks College? 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 Pacific Oaks College and California College of the Arts.
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $1,400 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $7,033 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($20,967 vs. $28,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($216 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/