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Overview |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Eureka, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | redwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $7,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
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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 |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $75 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | College of the Redwoods | ||
| 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
- College of Alameda is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (5,673 students vs. 4,006 students)
College of Alameda vs. College of the Redwoods Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or College of the Redwoods?
- College of Alameda and College of the Redwoods cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at College of the Redwoods than College of Alameda ($8,496.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Redwoods than College of Alameda ($7,634 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 177.2% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($7,959 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than College of Alameda (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Redwoods students is 56.1% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($7,398 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or College of the Redwoods? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Redwoods or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. College of the Redwoods Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or College of the Redwoods? 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 College of the Redwoods and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $4,600 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,100)
- More College of the Redwoods graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/