Golden West vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Both Golden West College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West 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 Golden West ($11,084).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Golden West (26 to 1).
- Golden West (10,433 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (820 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,590) has higher amount of financial aid than Golden West ($3,932).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Golden West (45%).

Golden West College
Public, 2-4 years • Huntington Beach, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,196 In-State
$11,084 out-of-state
$11,084 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,932
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,433 (All undergraduate)
4,152 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$106,870 Faculty Salary
$91,677 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Private, 2-4 years • Bakersfield, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,543
Financial Aid
$4,590
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
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
820 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
28 Faculties (full-time)
58 Staffs (full-time)
$51,492 Faculty Salary
$52,027 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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