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 ($42,582) is more expensive than ARC ($12,616).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than ARC (29 to 1).
- ARC (30,462 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (114 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($4,820) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,413).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (63%) 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
$42,582
Financial Aid
$4,820
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
114 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
$74,970 Faculty Salary
$57,439 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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