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Overview |
Foothill College | Skyline College | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | San Bruno, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 8,523 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | skylinecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | Skyline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,434 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $5,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $6,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
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 | Skyline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | Skyline College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Foothill College | Skyline College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | Skyline College | ||
| 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 Skyline College based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 8,523 students)
Foothill College vs. Skyline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or Skyline College?
- Foothill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Skyline College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Foothill College than Skyline College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,434.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skyline College than Foothill College ($5,161 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Foothill College are 3% lower than costs at Skyline College ($20,250 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College than Foothill College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skyline College students is 49% larger than aid received Foothill College ($6,408 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or Skyline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. Skyline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or Skyline 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 Skyline College and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Skyline College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $43,300)
- More Skyline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Foothill College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/