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Overview |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
| Location | Pleasant Hill, CA | Huntington Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,097 | 10,053 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dvc.edu | goldenwestcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,398 | $5,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,884 | $8,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 83% |
Admission |
DVC | Golden West 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 |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
DVC | Golden West College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
DVC | Golden West 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
- Diablo Valley College is larger than than Golden West College based on total student enrollment (16,097 students vs. 10,053 students)
DVC vs. Golden West College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DVC or Golden West College?
- Diablo Valley College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Golden West College than Diablo Valley College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than DVC ($5,088 vs. $7,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 15.2% lower than costs at Diablo Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than Diablo Valley College (83% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 122% larger than aid received Diablo Valley College ($8,623 vs. $3,884)
Which college is harder to get into, DVC or Golden West College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Golden West College or DVC .
DVC vs. Golden West College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DVC or Golden West 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 Golden West College and DVC.
- Graduates from Diablo Valley College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,000)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DVC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/