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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $206 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California College of the Arts is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 465 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Villa?
- California College of the Arts is 107.7% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at California College of the Arts than Villa Maria College ($53,856.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than California College of the Arts ($14,576 vs. $47,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 131.5% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($8,620 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than California College of the Arts (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 57% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($27,563 vs. $17,558)
California College of the Arts vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than California College of the Arts (75.7%)
California College of the Arts vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Villa? 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 Villa and California College of the Arts.
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $15,600 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/