ARC vs. DVC
Both American River College and Diablo Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Diablo Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,808) is more expensive than DVC ($8,328).
- DVC's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than ARC (28 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than DVC (16,424 students) with more enrolled students.
- DVC ($3,812) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,750).
- DVC's graduation rate (46%) 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

Diablo Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Pleasant Hill, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,312 In-State
$8,328 out-of-state
$8,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,812
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,424 (All undergraduate)
5,574 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
285 Faculties (full-time)
518 Staffs (full-time)
$89,933 Faculty Salary
$85,490 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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