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Overview |
Hartnell College | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
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 | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
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Diversity |
Hartnell College | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hartnell College | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | West Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hartnell College is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (8,892 students vs. 6,513 students)
Hartnell College vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or West Valley College?
- Hartnell College and West Valley College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Hartnell College than West Valley College ($8,970.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than Hartnell College ($5,468 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 8.8% lower than costs at West Valley College ($17,784 vs. $19,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than West Valley College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,185 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell College or West 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 West Valley College and Hartnell College.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $36,300)
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/