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Overview |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Napa, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,041 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | napavalley.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,336 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,548 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,233 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
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 |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $63 |
Diversity |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Napa Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saddleback College is larger than than Napa Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 4,041 students)
Napa Valley College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Napa Valley College or Saddleback College?
- Napa Valley College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Saddleback College than Napa Valley College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than Napa Valley College ($6,940 vs. $17,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Napa Valley College are 15% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Napa Valley College than Saddleback College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saddleback College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Napa Valley College ($5,062 vs. $4,233)
Which college is harder to get into, Napa Valley College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Napa Valley College .
Napa Valley College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Napa Valley College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Napa Valley College.
- Graduates of Napa Valley College and Saddleback College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,300 vs. $44,300)
- Saddleback College students graduate with a $1,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Napa Valley College graduates. ($6,120 vs. $7,500)
- Saddleback College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Napa Valley College graduates. ($63 vs. $77)
- More Napa Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saddleback College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/