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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 UArts Temple Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $274 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 172 students)
California College of the Arts vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or PAFA?
- California College of the Arts is 33% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at California College of the Arts than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($53,856.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California College of the Arts than PAFA ($47,862 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 14% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($17,512 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 71.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($27,563 vs. $16,087)
California College of the Arts vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or California College of the Arts .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or PAFA? 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 PAFA and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than California College of the Arts (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $21,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/