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Overview |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 27,422 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $7,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $4,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
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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 |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $126 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | ARC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American River College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. ARC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or ARC?
- College of Alameda is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at ARC than College of Alameda ($9,480.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American River College than College of Alameda ($7,730 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American River College are 24.2% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,764 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than College of Alameda (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American River College students is 3.7% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($4,913 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or ARC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ARC or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. ARC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or ARC? 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 ARC and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $100 more per year than ARC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,600)
- More College of Alameda graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ARC students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/