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Overview |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
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Diversity |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | West Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaffey College is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 6,513 students)
Chaffey College vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or West Valley College?
- West Valley College is 25% more expensive to attend than Chaffey College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Chaffey College than West Valley College ($9,312.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than Chaffey College ($5,468 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chaffey College are 8.8% lower than costs at West Valley College ($17,784 vs. $19,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than West Valley College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Chaffey College ($6,185 vs. $5,595)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or West Valley 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 West Valley College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Chaffey College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $35,300)
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaffey College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/