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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC UArts| Concordia College Selma | California Institute of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | CalArts | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Valencia, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | calarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | CalArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $55,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $20,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 59% |
Admission |
CCA | CalArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 24.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | CalArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | CalArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $294 |
Diversity |
CCA | CalArts | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
CCA | CalArts | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCA | CalArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. CalArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or CalArts?
- California Institute of the Arts is 448.8% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 448.8% higher at CalArts than Concordia College Selma ($54,440.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than CalArts ($22,313 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 118.4% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($5,700 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College Selma than California Institute of the Arts (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Institute of the Arts students is 285.8% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($20,474 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or CalArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CalArts or CCA .
CCA vs. CalArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA or CalArts? 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 CalArts and CCA.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Concordia College Selma (65% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $25,300 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $25,100)
- California Institute of the Arts students graduate with a $8,370 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($28,500 vs. $36,870)
- CalArts graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($294 vs. $381)
- More CalArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/