ARC vs. Brightwood College-Bakersfield
Both American River College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's tuition ($16,614) is more expensive than ARC ($12,808).
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than ARC (28 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than Brightwood College-Bakersfield (170 students) with more enrolled students.
- ARC ($3,750) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,750).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 33%.

American River College
Public, 2-4 years • Sacramento, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,750
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
29,908 (All undergraduate)
12,968 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
662 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$16,614
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
170 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$62,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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