Las Positas vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Las Positas College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Las Positas 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 Las Positas ($9,808).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Las Positas (25 to 1).
- Las Positas (8,103 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 Las Positas ($3,480).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Las Positas (53%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,168 In-State
$9,808 out-of-state
$9,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,480
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,103 (All undergraduate)
623 Online Students
Graduation Rate
53% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
133 Faculties (full-time)
262 Staffs (full-time)
$119,300 Faculty Salary
$95,698 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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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