San Diego Christian College vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

Compare San Diego Christian College in Santee, CA with Oak Valley College in Rialto, California on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

San Diego Christian College is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (96 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• San Diego Christian College is located in Santee, CA (Large Suburban setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• San Diego Christian College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Oak Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: San Diego Christian College 9:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

San Diego Christian College vs. Oak Valley College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, San Diego Christian College or Oak Valley College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oak Valley College than San Diego Christian College ($21,166 vs. $21,199).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 0.2% lower than at San Diego Christian College ($11,054 vs. $11,080).
• San Diego Christian College is 15.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Oak Valley College (about $3,832 more per year; $28,012.00 vs. $24,180.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 15.8% higher at San Diego Christian College than at Oak Valley College (about $3,832 more per year; $28,012.00 vs. $24,180.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at San Diego Christian College as at Oak Valley College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Christian College students is 45.3% larger than aid received by Oak Valley College students ($18,584 vs. $12,791).

San Diego Christian College vs. Oak Valley College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, San Diego Christian College or Oak Valley College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Oak Valley College and San Diego Christian College.

• Oak Valley College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: San Diego Christian College 900/1098.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: San Diego Christian College 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: San Diego Christian College - Test optional; Oak Valley College - Open admission.

San Diego Christian College vs. Oak Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for San Diego Christian College and Oak Valley College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• San Diego Christian College's six-year graduation rate is 31%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Oak Valley College.
• Graduates from San Diego Christian College have median earnings of about $39,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Oak Valley College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.