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Overview |
Bakersfield College | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $54 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | San Jose City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 7,561 students)
Bakersfield College vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or San Jose City College?
- Bakersfield College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than San Jose City College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Bakersfield College than San Jose City College ($9,510.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bakersfield College than San Jose City College ($8,878 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 5.1% lower than costs at San Jose City College ($17,253 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than San Jose City College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bakersfield College students is 8.7% larger than aid received San Jose City College ($6,010 vs. $5,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College or San Jose City 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 San Jose City College and Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Bakersfield College earn on average $700 more per year than San Jose City College graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $34,200)
- San Jose City College students graduate with a $3,705 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($5,250 vs. $8,955)
- San Jose City College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($54 vs. $92)
- More San Jose City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/