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Overview |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Valley Glen, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 15,037 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | lavc.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $11,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $7,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 75% |
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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Academics |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $87 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
De Anza College | Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- De Anza College is larger than than Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,335 students vs. 15,037 students)
De Anza College vs. Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or Valley College?
- De Anza College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at De Anza College than Los Angeles Valley College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at De Anza College than Valley College ($8,267 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley College are 13.9% lower than costs at De Anza College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Valley College than De Anza College (75% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 48.2% larger than aid received De Anza College ($7,203 vs. $4,859)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley College or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza College or Valley 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 Valley College and De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,000)
- More De Anza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/