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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Salinas, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 8,892 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | hartnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $8,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $7,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $4,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell 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 the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Hartnell 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
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 8,892 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Hartnell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Hartnell College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than College of the Canyons for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at College of the Canyons than Hartnell College ($9,264.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Hartnell College ($6,185 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 0% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than College of the Canyons (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 41.1% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,682 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Hartnell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartnell College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Hartnell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Hartnell 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 Hartnell College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $10,700 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,300)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/