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Overview |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Visalia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 13,170 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | cos.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $8,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $2,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $6,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $4,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $41 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than College of the Sequoias based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 13,170 students)
Bakersfield College vs. College of the Sequoias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or College of the Sequoias?
- Bakersfield College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than College of the Sequoias for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Bakersfield College than College of the Sequoias ($9,510.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Sequoias than Bakersfield College ($2,338 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 2% lower than costs at College of the Sequoias ($17,253 vs. $17,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Sequoias than Bakersfield College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Sequoias students is 7.6% larger than aid received Bakersfield College ($6,469 vs. $6,010)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or College of the Sequoias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Sequoias or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. College of the Sequoias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College or College of the Sequoias? 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 Sequoias and Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Bakersfield College earn on average $3,600 more per year than College of the Sequoias graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $31,300)
- College of the Sequoias students graduate with a $4,928 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($4,027 vs. $8,955)
- College of the Sequoias graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($41 vs. $92)
- More College of the Sequoias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/