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Overview |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
| Location | Redwood City, CA | Los Altos Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,388 | 12,434 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canadacollege.edu | foothill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,395 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,932 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $20,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $11,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $4,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,972 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $92 |
Diversity |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Canada College | Foothill College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than Canada College based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 5,388 students)
Canada College vs. Foothill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canada College or Foothill College?
- Foothill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Canada College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Foothill College than Canada College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canada College than Foothill College ($4,420 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Foothill College are 3% lower than costs at Canada College ($20,250 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canada College than Foothill College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canada College students is 91.7% larger than aid received Foothill College ($8,242 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Canada College or Foothill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Foothill College or Canada College .
Canada College vs. Foothill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canada College or Foothill 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 Foothill College and Canada College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Canada College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $38,000)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canada College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/