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Overview |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Victorville, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 12,648 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | vvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $10,102 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $16,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $13,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $6,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
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 |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $93 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | Victor Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Victor Valley College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (12,648 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Victor Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Victor Valley College?
- Victor Valley College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Hartnell College for in-state tuition ($1,402.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Victor Valley College than Hartnell College ($10,102.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than Victor Valley College ($7,279 vs. $13,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Victor Valley College are 7.3% lower than costs at Hartnell College ($16,580 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Victor Valley College than Hartnell College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Victor Valley College students is 66% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,685 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or Victor Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Victor Valley College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Victor Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell College or Victor Valley 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 Victor Valley College and Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Hartnell College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Victor Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $32,500)
- More Hartnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Victor Valley College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/