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Overview |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
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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 |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 11,696 students)
Bakersfield College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or SCC?
- Bakersfield College is 25% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Bakersfield College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,510.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than Bakersfield College ($6,529 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 3.1% lower than costs at Santiago Canyon College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than Santiago Canyon College (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bakersfield College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($6,010 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College or SCC? 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 SCC and Bakersfield College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/