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Overview |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Moreno Valley, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 406 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | sagecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $12,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $12,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $15,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $9,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 75% |
Admission |
Golden West College | Sage 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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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $26,640 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $275 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | Sage College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Golden West College is larger than than Sage College based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 406 students)
Golden West College vs. Sage College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Sage College?
- Sage College is 1,005.1% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($12,200.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Sage College than Golden West College ($12,200.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than Sage College ($5,088 vs. $9,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sage College are 11.4% lower than costs at Golden West College ($15,960 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than Sage College (83% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 61.9% larger than aid received Sage College ($8,623 vs. $5,325)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Sage College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sage College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Sage College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Sage 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 Sage College and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Sage College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,500)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $21,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Sage College graduates. ($5,484 vs. $26,640)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $219 less per month on federal student loans than Sage College graduates. ($56 vs. $275)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sage College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/