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Overview |
Chaffey College | Solano College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Fairfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 8,426 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | solano.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | Solano College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $7,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $7,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $4,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
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 | Solano College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,803 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $101 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | Solano College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Chaffey College | Solano College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | Solano 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 Solano College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 8,426 students)
Chaffey College vs. Solano College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or Solano College?
- Chaffey College and Solano College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Chaffey College than Solano Community College ($9,312.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Solano Community College than Chaffey College ($7,614 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Solano Community College are 3.1% lower than costs at Chaffey College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than Solano Community College (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chaffey College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Solano Community College ($5,595 vs. $4,859)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or Solano College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Solano College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. Solano College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or Solano 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 Solano College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Solano Community College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Chaffey College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $35,300)
- More Chaffey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Solano College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/