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Sierra College Sac City FLC CRC Delta| American River College | Lake Tahoe Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ARC | LTCC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | South Lake Tahoe, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,422 | 2,519 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | ltcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ARC | LTCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $11,751 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $11,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,913 | $3,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 57% |
Admission |
ARC | LTCC | ||
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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 |
ARC | LTCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ARC | LTCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,233 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $126 | N/A |
Diversity |
ARC | LTCC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
ARC | LTCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ARC | LTCC | ||
| 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
- American River College is larger than than LTCC based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 2,519 students)
ARC vs. LTCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ARC or LTCC?
- Lake Tahoe Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,116.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at ARC than Lake Tahoe Community College ($9,480.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American River College than LTCC ($7,730 vs. $11,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Tahoe Community College are 51.2% lower than costs at American River College ($11,751 vs. $17,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than Lake Tahoe Community College (88% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American River College students is 37% larger than aid received Lake Tahoe Community College ($4,913 vs. $3,587)
Which college is harder to get into, ARC or LTCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LTCC or ARC .
ARC vs. LTCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ARC or LTCC? 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 LTCC and ARC.
- Graduates from American River College earn on average $5,500 more per year than LTCC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $31,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/