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Overview |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Temecula, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,433 | 110 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | golfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $15,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,992 | $15,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,659 | $15,113 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,438 | $29,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,487 | $3,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 24% |
Admission |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
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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 | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $124 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden West College is larger than than PGCC based on total student enrollment (10,433 students vs. 110 students)
Golden West College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or PGCC?
- Professional Golfers Career College is 1,273.2% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($15,160.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at PGCC than Golden West College ($15,160.00 vs. $10,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than PGCC ($5,438 vs. $29,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Professional Golfers Career College are 56.5% lower than costs at Golden West College ($15,113 vs. $23,659)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than Professional Golfers Career College (71% vs. 24%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 81% larger than aid received Professional Golfers Career College ($6,487 vs. $3,584)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Professional Golfers Career College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $37,000)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $6,516 lower median federal student loan debt than PGCC graduates. ($5,484 vs. $12,000)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PGCC graduates. ($56 vs. $124)
- More PGCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden West College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/