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Overview |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,333 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cca.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,096 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,096 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,165 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,945 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,175 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 2,687 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $221 |
Diversity |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 20% |
Students |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
California College of the Arts | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than California College of the Arts based on total student enrollment (1,729 students vs. 1,333 students)
California College of the Arts vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California College of the Arts or WWU?
- California College of the Arts is 105.4% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($57,096.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.4% higher at California College of the Arts than William Woods University ($57,096.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than California College of the Arts ($22,925 vs. $49,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 70.7% lower than costs at California College of the Arts ($12,402 vs. $21,165)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than California College of the Arts (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California College of the Arts students is 31.6% larger than aid received William Woods University ($29,175 vs. $22,166)
California College of the Arts vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California College of the Arts or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or California College of the Arts .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at California College of the Arts (3.34)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than California College of the Arts (73.4%)
California College of the Arts vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California College of the Arts or WWU? 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 WWU and California College of the Arts.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than California College of the Arts (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California College of the Arts earn on average $4,900 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $6,563 lower median federal student loan debt than California College of the Arts graduates. ($21,437 vs. $28,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than California College of the Arts graduates. ($221 vs. $289)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California College of the Arts students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/