Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
De Anza College Canada College Skyline College West Valley College CSM Mission College SMC DVC San Jose City College Ohlone Community College Evergreen Valley College College of Marin| City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Los Altos Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,134 | 12,434 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | foothill.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,548 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,029 | $20,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,569 | $11,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,559 | $4,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $8,972 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $92 |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | Foothill College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (16,134 students vs. 12,434 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. Foothill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or Foothill College?
- Foothill College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Foothill College than City College of San Francisco ($11,340.00 vs. $10,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at City College of San Francisco than Foothill College ($8,569 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City College of San Francisco are 6.4% lower than costs at Foothill College ($19,029 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than Foothill College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by City College of San Francisco students is 6% larger than aid received Foothill College ($4,559 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco or Foothill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Foothill College or City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. Foothill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco or Foothill 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 Foothill College and City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $18,400 more per year than City College of San Francisco graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $41,000)
- City College of San Francisco students graduate with a $722 lower median federal student loan debt than Foothill College graduates. ($8,250 vs. $8,972)
- City College of San Francisco graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Foothill College graduates. ($85 vs. $92)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of San Francisco students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/