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Overview |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,736 | 16,134 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chabotcollege.edu | ccsf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,112 | $10,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,213 | $8,569 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,411 | $4,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
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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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,875 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $85 |
Diversity |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chabot College | City College of San Francisco | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than Chabot College based on total student enrollment (16,134 students vs. 10,736 students)
Chabot College vs. City College of San Francisco Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chabot College or City College of San Francisco?
- Chabot College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at City College of San Francisco than Chabot College ($10,548.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chabot College than City College of San Francisco ($8,213 vs. $8,569)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City College of San Francisco are 16% lower than costs at Chabot College ($19,029 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than Chabot College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chabot College students is 18.7% larger than aid received City College of San Francisco ($5,411 vs. $4,559)
Which college is harder to get into, Chabot College or City College of San Francisco? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of San Francisco or Chabot College .
Chabot College vs. City College of San Francisco Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chabot College or City College of San Francisco? 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 City College of San Francisco and Chabot College.
- Graduates from City College of San Francisco earn on average $1,400 more per year than Chabot College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,600)
- City College of San Francisco students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than Chabot College graduates. ($8,250 vs. $8,875)
- City College of San Francisco graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Chabot College graduates. ($85 vs. $91)
- More City College of San Francisco graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chabot College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/