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Overview |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Cypress College | Taft 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | Taft College | ||
| 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 Taft College based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 4,508 students)
Cypress College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or Taft College?
- Cypress College and Taft College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Cypress College than Taft College ($9,048.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than Taft College ($7,421 vs. $7,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 282.2% lower than costs at Cypress College ($6,980 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Cypress College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cypress College students is 13% larger than aid received Taft College ($7,377 vs. $6,530)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or Taft 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 Taft College and Cypress College.
- Graduates from Taft College earn on average $300 more per year than Cypress College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/