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Overview |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | South Lake Tahoe, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,931 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | ltcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $11,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,793 | $11,751 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,665 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,298 | $4,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 67% |
Admission |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
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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 |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | LTCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than LTCC based on total student enrollment (12,931 students vs. 3,376 students)
Foothill College vs. LTCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or LTCC?
- Foothill College is 25% more expensive to attend than LTCC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Foothill College than Lake Tahoe Community College ($12,150.00 vs. $11,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Foothill College than LTCC ($9,665 vs. $14,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Tahoe Community College are 76.9% lower than costs at Foothill College ($11,751 vs. $20,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Tahoe Community College than Foothill College (67% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Tahoe Community College students is 14.1% larger than aid received Foothill College ($4,906 vs. $4,298)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or LTCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LTCC or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. LTCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or LTCC? 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 LTCC and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $28,300 more per year than LTCC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $31,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/