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Overview |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 15,766 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $6,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $5,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 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 |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sierra College is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (15,766 students vs. 12,434 students)
Foothill College vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or Sierra College?
- Foothill College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Sierra College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Foothill College than Sierra College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sierra College than Foothill College ($6,270 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 159.6% lower than costs at Foothill College ($7,800 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sierra College than Foothill College (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sierra College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Foothill College ($5,067 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or Sierra 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 Sierra College and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $23,300 more per year than Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $36,100)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/