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Overview |
West Valley College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Saratoga, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westvalley.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Valley College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,700 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,348 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,468 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,185 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 89% |
Admission |
West Valley College | Norco 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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Academics |
West Valley College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $82 |
Diversity |
West Valley College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Valley College | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Norco College is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 6,513 students)
West Valley College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Valley College or Norco College?
- West Valley College and Norco College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Norco College than West Valley College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than Norco College ($5,468 vs. $5,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Valley College are 1.7% lower than costs at Norco College ($19,348 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than West Valley College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Norco College ($6,185 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, West Valley College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or West Valley College .
West Valley College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Valley College or Norco 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 Norco College and West Valley College.
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/