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Overview |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Huntington Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 10,053 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | goldenwestcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $5,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $8,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | Golden West 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 |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Golden West College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | Golden West 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
- Golden West College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. Golden West College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Golden West College?
- College of Alameda and Golden West College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Golden West College than College of Alameda ($9,768.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than College of Alameda ($5,088 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than Golden West College (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 82% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($8,623 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or Golden West College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Golden West College or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Golden West College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or Golden West 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 Golden West College and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $300 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,700)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/