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Overview |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,931 | 17,193 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $9,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,793 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,665 | $13,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,298 | $5,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 84% |
Admission |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
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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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | RHC | ||
| 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
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (17,193 students vs. 12,931 students)
Foothill College vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or RHC?
- Foothill College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than RHC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Foothill College than Rio Hondo College ($12,150.00 vs. $9,802.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Foothill College than RHC ($9,665 vs. $13,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 7% lower than costs at Foothill College ($19,431 vs. $20,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than Foothill College (84% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rio Hondo College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Foothill College ($5,492 vs. $4,298)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or RHC? 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 RHC and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $20,900 more per year than RHC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $38,500)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/