ARC vs. West Valley
Both American River College and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and West 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 West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than ARC (27 to 1).
- ARC (27,422 students) is larger than West Valley (6,513 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Valley ($4,220) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,288).
- West Valley's graduation rate (45%) is higher than ARC (27%).
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
$3,288
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
West Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Saratoga, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,220
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,513 (All undergraduate)
2,775 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
172 Faculties (full-time)
294 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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