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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Temple Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Point Park University Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Pace University-New York PAFA Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 66% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,313 students)
California College of the Arts vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or UArts?
- California College of the Arts is 5.7% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at California College of the Arts than The University of the Arts ($53,856.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than California College of the Arts ($42,467 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of the Arts are 11.2% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($17,950 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 8.3% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($27,563 vs. $25,460)
California College of the Arts vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or California College of the Arts .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or UArts? 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 UArts and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than California College of the Arts (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $9,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- UArts graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More UArts 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/