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Overview |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
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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 | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Foothill College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | Taft 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
- Foothill College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 4,508 students)
Foothill College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or Taft College?
- Foothill College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Taft College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Foothill College than Taft College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taft College than Foothill College ($7,991 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 190.1% lower than costs at Foothill College ($6,980 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Foothill College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taft College students is 51.9% larger than aid received Foothill College ($6,530 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or Taft 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 Taft College and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Taft College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $39,600)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/