Solano CC vs Hartnell

Solano Community College and Hartnell College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in California, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Solano, nestled in the heart of Fairfield, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to embark on their academic journeys. Hartnell, situated in the vibrant city of Salinas, maintains a slightly more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Solano's student body predominantly comprises Hispanic and White students, Hartnell's student population reflects a broader ethnic diversity. Both colleges excel in providing quality education, with Solano boasting a graduation rate of 31% and Hartnell achieving a commendable 28%. To help you make an informed decision about your educational future, we present a comprehensive comparison of these two esteemed institutions, highlighting key differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes. Dive into the comparison table to discover which college best aligns with your academic goals and personal aspirations.

	Hartnell College	Solano Community College
Overview
Location	Salinas, California	Fairfield, California
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Midsize
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	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: $24,539 Out of state: $33,119	In state: $24,309 Out of state: $30,765
Average net price	$7,721	$5,950
Tuition	In state: $1,380 Out of state: $9,960	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $7,560
Room & board
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $4,336	81.0% Average amount $3,380
Students receiving federal student loan		0.0% Average amount $1,980
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,808 Men 48.1% Women 51.9%	8,105 Men 42.1% Women 57.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.5%	0.3%
International students	0.1%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: 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 Colorado Louisiana Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	24:1	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	35.2%	30.0%
Dropout rate	44.0%	55.7%
Transferred out	4.4%	9.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $31,579	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A