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Overview |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 8,043 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | cuyamaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $7,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $6,676 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
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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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Academics |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $31,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | Cuyamaca 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
- Chaffey College is larger than than Cuyamaca College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 8,043 students)
Chaffey College vs. Cuyamaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or Cuyamaca College?
- Cuyamaca College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Chaffey College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Cuyamaca College than Chaffey College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cuyamaca College than Chaffey College ($7,379 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cuyamaca College are 20.2% lower than costs at Chaffey College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than Cuyamaca College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cuyamaca College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Chaffey College ($6,676 vs. $5,595)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or Cuyamaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cuyamaca College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. Cuyamaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or Cuyamaca 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 Cuyamaca College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Chaffey College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Cuyamaca College graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $31,900)
- More Cuyamaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaffey College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/