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Overview |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 16,168 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $3,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $6,969 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 65% |
Admission |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
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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 | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $72 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | Delta | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Joaquin Delta College is larger than than Golden West College based on total student enrollment (16,168 students vs. 10,053 students)
Golden West College vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Delta?
- San Joaquin Delta College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Golden West College than San Joaquin Delta College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Joaquin Delta College than Golden West College ($3,621 vs. $5,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Joaquin Delta College are 0% lower than costs at Golden West College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than San Joaquin Delta College (83% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 23.7% larger than aid received San Joaquin Delta College ($8,623 vs. $6,969)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Delta? 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 Delta and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Delta graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,900)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta graduates. ($5,484 vs. $7,000)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Delta graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/