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Overview |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,719 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,199 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,859 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
Admission |
Sac City | West Valley 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 |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | West Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 6,513 students)
Sac City vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or West Valley College?
- West Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Sac City than West Valley College ($9,480.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than Sac City ($5,468 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 8.9% lower than costs at West Valley College ($17,764 vs. $19,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than West Valley College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($6,185 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City 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 Sac City .
Sac City vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City 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 Sac City.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Sac City graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,000)
- More West Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/