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Overview |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Eureka, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | redwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $7,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
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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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $7,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $75 |
Diversity |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 4,006 students)
Cypress College vs. College of the Redwoods Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or College of the Redwoods?
- Cypress College and College of the Redwoods cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Cypress College than College of the Redwoods ($9,048.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than College of the Redwoods ($7,421 vs. $7,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 235.2% lower than costs at Cypress College ($7,959 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than Cypress College (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Redwoods students is 0.3% larger than aid received Cypress College ($7,398 vs. $7,377)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or College of the Redwoods? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Redwoods or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. College of the Redwoods Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or College of the Redwoods? 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 College of the Redwoods and Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $7,200 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $32,100)
- College of the Redwoods students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Cypress College graduates. ($7,261 vs. $9,500)
- College of the Redwoods graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Cypress College graduates. ($75 vs. $98)
- More Cypress College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Redwoods students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/