ARC vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both American River College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River 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 ARC ($12,808).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than ARC (27 to 1).
- ARC (27,422 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (110 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($3,872) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,288).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than ARC (27%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,288
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
27,422 (All undergraduate)
14,286 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
370 Faculties (full-time)
689 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Offered 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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