C of Alameda vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both College of Alameda and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of Alameda and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's tuition ($21,997) is more expensive than C of Alameda ($8,684).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (27 to 1) is lower than C of Alameda (35 to 1).
- C of Alameda (5,833 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (163 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($4,687) has higher amount of financial aid than C of Alameda ($1,927).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (49%) is higher than C of Alameda (34%).

College of Alameda
Public, 2-4 years • Alameda, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,148 In-State
$8,684 out-of-state
$8,684 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,927
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,833 (All undergraduate)
4,198 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
35 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
125 Staffs (full-time)
$86,374 Faculty Salary
$85,805 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Private, 2-4 years • Santa Maria, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,997
Financial Aid
$4,687
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
163 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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