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Overview |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,632 | 17,420 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,040 | $9,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,901 | $6,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,021 | $3,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
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 | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaffey College is larger than than Sierra College based on total student enrollment (20,632 students vs. 17,420 students)
Chaffey College vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or Sierra College?
- Chaffey College and Sierra College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Chaffey College than Sierra College ($11,040.00 vs. $9,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sierra College than Chaffey College ($6,970 vs. $7,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 142.9% lower than costs at Chaffey College ($8,000 vs. $19,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than Sierra College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chaffey College students is 27% larger than aid received Sierra College ($5,021 vs. $3,952)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or Sierra 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 Sierra College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Sierra College earn on average $800 more per year than Chaffey College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $35,300)
- More Chaffey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/