Golden West vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Both Golden West College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's tuition ($42,582) is more expensive than Golden West ($11,628).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Golden West (29 to 1).
- Golden West (10,721 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (798 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,942) has higher amount of financial aid than Golden West ($4,127).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Golden West (49%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$42,582
Financial Aid
$4,942
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
798 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
28 Faculties (full-time)
58 Staffs (full-time)
$62,904 Faculty Salary
$56,954 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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