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Overview |
Golden West College | Shasta College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
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 | Shasta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $92 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Golden West College | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden West College is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 7,363 students)
Golden West College vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Shasta College?
- Golden West College and Shasta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Golden West College than Shasta College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than Shasta College ($5,088 vs. $8,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 231.2% lower than costs at Golden West College ($5,370 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than Golden West College (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Shasta College ($8,623 vs. $7,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Shasta 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 Shasta College and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,100)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $3,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Shasta College graduates. ($5,484 vs. $8,966)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Shasta College graduates. ($56 vs. $92)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shasta College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/