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Overview |
De Anza College | Gavilan College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Gilroy, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 4,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | gavilan.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | Gavilan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $8,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $4,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 84% |
Admission |
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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 |
De Anza College | Gavilan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $77 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | Gavilan College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
De Anza College | Gavilan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- De Anza College is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (16,335 students vs. 4,561 students)
De Anza College vs. Gavilan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or Gavilan College?
- De Anza College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Gavilan College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at De Anza College than Gavilan College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at De Anza College than Gavilan College ($8,267 vs. $8,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College are 13.9% lower than costs at De Anza College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gavilan College than De Anza College (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by De Anza College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Gavilan College ($4,859 vs. $4,323)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or Gavilan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gavilan College or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. Gavilan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza College or Gavilan 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 Gavilan College and De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Gavilan College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $33,600)
- More De Anza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/