ARC vs. C of the Canyons
Both American River College and College of the Canyons are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and College of the Canyons with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,808) is more expensive than C of the Canyons ($11,232).
- C of the Canyons's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than ARC (28 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than C of the Canyons (17,439 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Canyons ($3,980) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,750).
- C of the Canyons's graduation rate (44%) 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

College of the Canyons
Public, 2-4 years • Santa Clarita, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,176 In-State
$11,232 out-of-state
$11,232 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,980
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,439 (All undergraduate)
6,398 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
237 Faculties (full-time)
614 Staffs (full-time)
$104,851 Faculty Salary
$94,272 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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