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Overview |
De Anza College | Solano College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Fairfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 8,426 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | solano.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | Solano College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $7,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $7,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $4,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
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 | Solano 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 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,803 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $101 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | Solano College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
De Anza College | Solano College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
De Anza College | Solano 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 Solano College based on total student enrollment (16,335 students vs. 8,426 students)
De Anza College vs. Solano College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or Solano College?
- De Anza College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Solano College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at De Anza College than Solano Community College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Solano Community College than De Anza College ($7,614 vs. $8,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Solano Community College are 17.4% lower than costs at De Anza College ($17,253 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Solano Community College than De Anza College (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by De Anza College students is 0% larger than aid received Solano Community College ($4,859 vs. $4,859)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or Solano College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Solano College or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. Solano College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza College or Solano 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 Solano College and De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Solano College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $40,100)
- More De Anza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Solano College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/