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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 9,653 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | peralta.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $17,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $3,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $108 |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Laney College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Laney 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 Laney College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 9,653 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Laney College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Laney College?
- College of the Canyons and Laney College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at College of the Canyons than Laney College ($9,264.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Laney College ($6,185 vs. $17,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Canyons are 24.1% lower than costs at Laney College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Laney College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 63% larger than aid received Laney College ($5,682 vs. $3,485)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Laney College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laney College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Laney College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Laney 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 Laney College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $12,700 more per year than Laney College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,300)
- College of the Canyons students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than Laney College graduates. ($10,197 vs. $10,500)
- College of the Canyons graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Laney College graduates. ($105 vs. $108)
- More Laney College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Canyons students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/