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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 15,766 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $6,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $5,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
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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 the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Sierra College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 15,766 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Sierra College?
- College of the Canyons and Sierra College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at College of the Canyons than Sierra College ($9,264.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Sierra College ($6,185 vs. $6,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 128% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($7,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Sierra College (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 12.1% larger than aid received Sierra College ($5,682 vs. $5,067)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Sierra 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 Sierra College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $10,900 more per year than Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,100)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/