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Overview |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 100% |
Admission |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
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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 |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pierce College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pierce College | Taft 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
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 4,508 students)
Pierce College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Taft College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Taft College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Pierce College than Taft College ($9,828.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taft College than Pierce College ($7,991 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 154.8% lower than costs at Los Angeles Pierce College ($6,980 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Los Angeles Pierce College (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Taft College ($7,154 vs. $6,530)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce College or Taft 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 Taft College and Pierce College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Pierce College earn on average $200 more per year than Taft College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,600)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/