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Overview |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 9,653 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | peralta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $17,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $3,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
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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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $108 |
Diversity |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | Laney College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than Laney College based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 9,653 students)
Cypress College vs. Laney College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or Laney College?
- Cypress College 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 6.8% higher at Cypress College than Laney College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than Laney College ($7,421 vs. $17,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laney College are 20.9% lower than costs at Cypress College ($22,066 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cypress College than Laney College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cypress College students is 111.7% larger than aid received Laney College ($7,377 vs. $3,485)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or Laney College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laney College or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. Laney College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College 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 Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Laney College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,300)
- Cypress College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Laney College graduates. ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- Cypress College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laney College graduates. ($98 vs. $108)
- More Cypress College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laney College students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/