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Overview |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| 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 | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | SHMS | ||
| 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
- California College of the Arts is larger than than SHMS based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 338 students)
California College of the Arts vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or SHMS?
- California College of the Arts is 143.1% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at California College of the Arts than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($53,856.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 71.1% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,665 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($27,563 vs. $0)
California College of the Arts vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or SHMS? 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 SHMS and California College of the Arts.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/