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Overview |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 80% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | RHC | ||
| 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 RHC based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 16,139 students)
College of the Canyons vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than College of the Canyons for in-state tuition ($1,316.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at RHC than College of the Canyons ($9,812.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than College of the Canyons ($6,099 vs. $6,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 0% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($17,782 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Rio Hondo College (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 12.8% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($5,682 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or RHC? 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 RHC and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $8,500 more per year than RHC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,500)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/