Chaffey vs Hartnell

Chaffey College and Hartnell College, both esteemed community colleges in California, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share similarities in their commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different needs and preferences. This side-by-side comparison delves into the unique aspects of each institution, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. By exploring these differences, prospective students can make informed decisions about which college aligns best with their academic goals and personal aspirations.

	Chaffey College	Hartnell College
Overview
Location	Rancho Cucamonga, California	Salinas, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,324 Out of state: $32,100	In state: $24,539 Out of state: $33,119
Average net price	$13,939	$7,721
Tuition	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $8,880	In state: $1,380 Out of state: $9,960
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	83.0% Average amount $5,314	89.0% Average amount $4,336
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $5,125
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	18,688 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%	9,808 Men 48.1% Women 51.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	4.9%	1.5%
International students	0.4%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Multidisciplinary Studies Social Sciences Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Health Professions Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	24:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	27.9%	35.2%
Dropout rate	44.4%	44.0%
Transferred out	9.2%	4.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,190 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $31,579

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