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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Ringling College of Art and Design Gallaudet University Pratt Institute Bowdoin College SCAD| California College of the Arts | Watkins College of Art Design & Film | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 193 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,856 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,856 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,957 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,862 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,987 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 193 students)
California College of the Arts vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or Watkins Institute?
- California College of the Arts is 136.2% more expensive to attend than Watkins Institute for in-state tuition ($53,856.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at California College of the Arts than Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($53,856.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Watkins College of Art Design & Film are 81.4% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($11,000 vs. $19,957)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California College of the Arts than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($27,563 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman California College of the Arts students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
California College of the Arts vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at California College of the Arts is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $4,800 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,700)
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Watkins Institute graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More California College of the Arts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute 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/