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Overview |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Golden West College | Taft 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 |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Golden West College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | Taft 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
- Golden West College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 4,508 students)
Golden West College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or Taft College?
- Golden West College and Taft College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Golden West College than Taft College ($9,768.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than Taft College ($5,088 vs. $7,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 154.8% lower than costs at Golden West College ($6,980 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Golden West College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Taft College ($8,623 vs. $6,530)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College or Taft 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 Taft College and Golden West College.
- Graduates from Taft College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/