Sierra vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Sierra College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Sierra 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 Sierra ($9,988).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Sierra (23 to 1).
- Sierra (15,766 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (110 students) with more enrolled students.
- Sierra ($4,928) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($3,872).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Sierra (33%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,988 out-of-state
$9,988 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,928
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
15,766 (All undergraduate)
6,692 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
245 Faculties (full-time)
555 Staffs (full-time)
$71,777 Faculty Salary
$78,404 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-120 capacity
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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