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Overview |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,808 | 17,193 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,960 | $9,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,179 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,130 | $13,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,058 | $5,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 84% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | N/A |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | RHC | ||
| 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
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than RHC based on total student enrollment (17,808 students vs. 17,193 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,306.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at City College of San Francisco than Rio Hondo College ($12,960.00 vs. $9,802.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College of San Francisco than RHC ($12,130 vs. $13,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 9% lower than costs at City College of San Francisco ($19,431 vs. $21,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than City College of San Francisco (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City College of San Francisco students is 10.3% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($6,058 vs. $5,492)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco or RHC? 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 RHC and City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from City College of San Francisco earn on average $2,500 more per year than RHC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,500)
- More City College of San Francisco graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/