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Overview |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Valley Glen, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 15,037 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | lavc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $11,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $7,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 75% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | 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 |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $87 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | Valley 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
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Valley College?
- Los Angeles Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than College of Alameda for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Valley College than College of Alameda ($9,828.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles Valley College than College of Alameda ($11,938 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley 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 Los Angeles Valley College (84% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 52% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($7,203 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley College or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College earn on average $300 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,700)
- More Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/