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Overview |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
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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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | RHC | ||
| 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
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (16,139 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or RHC?
- Hartnell College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than RHC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at RHC than Hartnell College ($9,812.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than Hartnell College ($6,099 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 0% lower than costs at Hartnell College ($17,782 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Rio Hondo College (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rio Hondo College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,037 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell College or RHC? 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 RHC and Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Rio Hondo College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,300)
- More RHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/