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Overview |
Golden West College | Napa Valley College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Napa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 4,041 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | napavalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Napa Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $17,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $4,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
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 |
Golden West College | Napa Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $77 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Napa Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Golden West College | Napa Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden West College is larger than than Napa Valley College based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 4,041 students)
Golden West College vs. Napa Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Napa Valley College?
- Golden West College and Napa Valley College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Golden West College than Napa Valley College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than Napa Valley College ($5,088 vs. $17,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Napa Valley College are 0% lower than costs at Golden West College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Napa Valley College than Golden West College (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 103.7% larger than aid received Napa Valley College ($8,623 vs. $4,233)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Napa Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Napa Valley College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Napa Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Napa Valley 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 Napa Valley College and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Napa Valley College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,000)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $2,016 lower median federal student loan debt than Napa Valley College graduates. ($5,484 vs. $7,500)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Napa Valley College graduates. ($56 vs. $77)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Napa Valley College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/