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Overview |
Golden West College | Hartnell College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Salinas, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 8,892 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | hartnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Hartnell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $7,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $4,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
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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 |
Golden West College | Hartnell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Hartnell College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Golden West College | Hartnell College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | Hartnell 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
- Golden West College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 8,892 students)
Golden West College vs. Hartnell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Hartnell College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Golden West College than Hartnell College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than Hartnell College ($5,088 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 0% lower than costs at Golden West College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Golden West College (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 114.2% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($8,623 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Hartnell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartnell College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Hartnell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Hartnell 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 Hartnell College and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $700 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,300)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/