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Overview |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $235 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 1,501 students)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or University of Sioux Falls?
- California College of the Arts is 170.1% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.1% higher at California College of the Arts than University of Sioux Falls ($53,856.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than California College of the Arts ($20,957 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 146.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,090 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than California College of the Arts (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 127.5% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($27,563 vs. $12,117)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than California College of the Arts (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $100 more per year than University of Sioux Falls graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($22,750 vs. $28,000)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($235 vs. $289)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/