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ARC FLC Sac City College of the Canyons Yuba College CRC Sacramento State DVC| Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,840 | 15,766 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,704 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,917 | $6,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,622 | $5,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | N/A |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Antelope Valley College | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sierra College is larger than than Antelope Valley College based on total student enrollment (15,766 students vs. 11,840 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or Sierra College?
- Antelope Valley College and Sierra College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Sierra College than Antelope Valley College ($8,496.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antelope Valley College than Sierra College ($3,917 vs. $6,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 52.6% lower than costs at Antelope Valley College ($7,800 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antelope Valley College than Sierra College (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antelope Valley College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Sierra College ($6,622 vs. $5,067)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley College or Sierra College? 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 Sierra College and Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from Sierra College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Antelope Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $34,500)
- More Sierra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Antelope Valley College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/