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Overview |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $77 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | SAC | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Golden West College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 10,053 students)
Golden West College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or SAC?
- Golden West College and SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Golden West College than Santa Ana College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Golden West College ($4,700 vs. $5,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,784 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Golden West College (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Santa Ana College ($8,623 vs. $7,374)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or SAC? 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 SAC and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Santa Ana College earn on average $500 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $37,000)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $2,016 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($5,484 vs. $7,500)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($56 vs. $77)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/