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Overview |
Golden West College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Eureka, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | redwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $7,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $7,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $75 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Golden West College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| 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
- Golden West College is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 4,006 students)
Golden West College vs. College of the Redwoods Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or College of the Redwoods?
- Golden West College and College of the Redwoods cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Golden West College than College of the Redwoods ($9,768.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than College of the Redwoods ($5,088 vs. $7,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 123.4% lower than costs at Golden West College ($7,959 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than Golden West College (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 16.6% larger than aid received College of the Redwoods ($8,623 vs. $7,398)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or College of the Redwoods? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Redwoods or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. College of the Redwoods Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or College of the Redwoods? 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 College of the Redwoods and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $4,900 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $32,100)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $1,777 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($5,484 vs. $7,261)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($56 vs. $75)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Redwoods students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/