ARC vs. Brightwood College-Bakersfield
Both American River College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's tuition ($16,614) is more expensive than ARC ($12,616).
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than ARC (29 to 1).
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than Brightwood College-Bakersfield (170 students) with more enrolled students.
- ARC ($3,413) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,413).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 37%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,616 out-of-state
$12,616 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,413
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
30,462 (All undergraduate)
13,443 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
662 Staffs (full-time)
$103,398 Faculty Salary
$83,136 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$16,614
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
170 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$62,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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