ARC vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Both American River College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's tuition ($52,543) is more expensive than ARC ($12,808).
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than ARC (27 to 1).
  • ARC (27,422 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (831 students) with more enrolled students.
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,455) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,288).
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (43%) is higher than ARC (27%).
American River College

American River College

Public, 2-4 years • Sacramento, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,288
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
27,422 (All undergraduate)
14,286 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
370 Faculties (full-time)
689 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Private, 2-4 years • Bakersfield, CA #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,543
Financial Aid
$4,455
Largest Vocational Programs
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Electrician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
831 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
$51,492 Faculty Salary
$52,027 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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