ARC vs. Golden West
Both American River College and Golden West College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Golden West College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,616) is more expensive than Golden West ($11,628).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 29 to 1.
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than Golden West (10,721 students) with more enrolled students.
- Golden West ($4,127) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,413).
- Golden West's graduation rate (49%) is higher than ARC (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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$11,628 out-of-state
$11,628 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,127
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,721 (All undergraduate)
4,277 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$126,077 Faculty Salary
$104,068 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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