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Overview |
Bakersfield College | Hartnell College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Salinas, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 8,892 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | hartnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | Hartnell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $8,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $7,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $4,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
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 | Hartnell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | Hartnell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | Hartnell College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | Hartnell College | ||
| 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 Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 8,892 students)
Bakersfield College vs. Hartnell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or Hartnell College?
- Bakersfield College and Hartnell College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Bakersfield College than Hartnell College ($9,510.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than Bakersfield College ($7,279 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 3.1% lower than costs at Hartnell College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than Hartnell College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bakersfield College students is 49.3% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,010 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or Hartnell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartnell College or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. Hartnell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College or Hartnell 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 Hartnell College and Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Hartnell College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $34,900)
- More Hartnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/