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Overview |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,134 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,548 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,029 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,569 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,559 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
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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 |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | N/A |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,134 students vs. 6,513 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or West Valley College?
- West Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at City College of San Francisco than West Valley College ($10,548.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than City College of San Francisco ($5,468 vs. $8,569)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City College of San Francisco are 1.7% lower than costs at West Valley College ($19,029 vs. $19,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than West Valley College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 35.7% larger than aid received City College of San Francisco ($6,185 vs. $4,559)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco 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 City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco 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 City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $100 more per year than City College of San Francisco graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $41,000)
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of San Francisco students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/