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Pierce College GCC Skyline College De Anza College SMC Foothill College CSM College of Marin Laney College Los Angeles City College Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons| City College of San Francisco | Los Angeles Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Valley Glen, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,134 | 15,037 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | lavc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,548 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,029 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,569 | $11,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,559 | $7,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
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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 |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $87 |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,134 students vs. 15,037 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or Valley College?
- Los Angeles Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at City College of San Francisco than Los Angeles Valley College ($10,548.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College of San Francisco than Valley College ($8,569 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley College are 7% lower than costs at City College of San Francisco ($17,784 vs. $19,029)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than Los Angeles Valley College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 58% larger than aid received City College of San Francisco ($7,203 vs. $4,559)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco or Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley College or City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco or 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 Valley College and City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from City College of San Francisco earn on average $4,000 more per year than Valley College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,000)
- City College of San Francisco students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($8,250 vs. $8,500)
- City College of San Francisco graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($85 vs. $87)
- More City College of San Francisco graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/