California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs. Oak Valley College

Comparable Facts

Compare California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in Arcata, CA with Oak Valley College in Rialto, California on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is larger than Oak Valley College based on total student enrollment (6,237 students vs. 75 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA (Remote Town setting); Oak Valley College is in Rialto, California (Large Suburban setting).
• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oak Valley College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State Polytechnic University Humboldt 16:1; Oak Valley College 7:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oak Valley College are 21.7% lower than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt ($11,054 vs. $14,118).
• Out-of-state tuition is 16% higher at Oak Valley College than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (about $3,330 more per year; $24,180 vs. $20,850).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oak Valley College than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (100% vs. 66%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oak Valley College students is 19% larger than aid received by California State Polytechnic University Humboldt students ($12,791 vs. $10,748).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, open admission at Oak Valley College.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Apr 30, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.