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Overview |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,915 | 7,272 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,744 | $8,592 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $21,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,411 | $6,541 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,901 | $6,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 72% |
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 |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | West Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citrus College is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,915 students vs. 7,272 students)
Citrus College vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or West Valley College?
- West Valley College is 25% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Citrus College than West Valley College ($9,744.00 vs. $8,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than West Valley College ($5,411 vs. $6,541)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 10.4% lower than costs at West Valley College ($19,431 vs. $21,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Valley College than Citrus College (72% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 11.9% larger than aid received West Valley College ($6,901 vs. $6,166)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or West Valley 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 West Valley College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $33,900)
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/