ARC vs. National Career
Both American River College and National Career College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and National Career College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- National Career's tuition ($31,325) is more expensive than ARC ($12,616).
- National Career's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than ARC (29 to 1).
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than National Career (398 students) with more enrolled students.
- National Career ($7,590) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,413).
- National Career's graduation rate (74%) 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
$31,325
Financial Aid
$7,590
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Enrollment
398 (All undergraduate)
16 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$54,449 Faculty Salary
$126,071 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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More rivals of National Career
- vs. Las Positas College
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