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Overview |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 71% |
Admission |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
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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 | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Santiago Canyon College is larger than than Golden West College based on total student enrollment (11,696 students vs. 10,053 students)
Golden West College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or SCC?
- Golden West College and SCC 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 Santiago Canyon College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than SCC ($5,088 vs. $6,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 69% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($8,623 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or SCC? 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 SCC and Golden West College.
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/