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Overview |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Woodland Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,736 | 15,372 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chabotcollege.edu | piercecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,112 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,213 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,411 | $7,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 70% |
Admission |
Chabot College | Pierce 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,875 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $108 |
Diversity |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chabot College | Pierce College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Chabot College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 10,736 students)
Chabot College vs. Pierce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chabot College or Pierce College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Chabot College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Pierce College than Chabot College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chabot College than Pierce College ($8,213 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Pierce College are 24.1% lower than costs at Chabot College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chabot College than Los Angeles Pierce College (80% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Chabot College ($7,154 vs. $5,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Chabot College or Pierce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pierce College or Chabot College .
Chabot College vs. Pierce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chabot College or Pierce 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 Pierce College and Chabot College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Pierce College earn on average $200 more per year than Chabot College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,600)
- Chabot College students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Pierce College graduates. ($8,875 vs. $10,500)
- Chabot College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pierce College graduates. ($91 vs. $108)
- More Chabot College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pierce College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/