ARC vs. Central Coast
Both American River College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,560) is more expensive than ARC ($12,808).
- Central Coast's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than ARC (28 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than Central Coast (565 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($4,436) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,750).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (89%) is higher than ARC (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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,560
Financial Aid
$4,436
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Enrollment
565 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$51,058 Faculty Salary
$96,226 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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