Las Positas vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Las Positas College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Las Positas College 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 Las Positas ($8,176).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Las Positas (20 to 1).
- Las Positas (6,724 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (110 students) with more enrolled students.
- Las Positas ($4,370) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($3,872).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Las Positas (46%).
Las Positas College
Public, 2-4 years • Livermore, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,168 In-State
$8,176 out-of-state
$8,176 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,370
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,724 (All undergraduate)
907 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
128 Faculties (full-time)
245 Staffs (full-time)
$100,918 Faculty Salary
$81,380 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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
$3,872
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
110 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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