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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Manhattan School of Music The Boston Conservatory Gallaudet University Pratt Institute California State University-San Bernardino Harvard SCAD Bowdoin College| California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 437 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | sfcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $51,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $51,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $45,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $30,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 392 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 27.6% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 7, 2024 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $271 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 11% | ||
| % International | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | ||
| 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 437 students)
California College of the Arts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music?
- California College of the Arts is 5% more expensive to attend than San Francisco Conservatory of Music for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at California College of the Arts than San Francisco Conservatory of Music ($53,856.00 vs. $51,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California College of the Arts ($45,726 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Conservatory of Music are 0.3% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($19,900 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Conservatory of Music than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Conservatory of Music students is 10% larger than aid received California College of the Arts ($30,328 vs. $27,563)
California College of the Arts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Conservatory of Music or California College of the Arts .
- California College of the Arts has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than San Francisco Conservatory of Music (41.6%)
California College of the Arts vs. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or San Francisco Conservatory of Music? 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 San Francisco Conservatory of Music and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at San Francisco Conservatory of Music is higher than California College of the Arts (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $13,300 more per year than San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $30,200)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($26,250 vs. $28,000)
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/