ATA vs San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ATA CollegeTulsa, OKCatholic life on campusSan Joaquin Valley College-Santa MariaSanta Maria, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria has the higher graduation rate: 63% against 33% at ATA.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at ATA: $40,823, against $38,317 at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria.
- Median debt is lower at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria: $10,674, against $21,308 at ATA.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Tulsa, OK
Santa Maria, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
178
163
Academics
Graduation rate
33%
63%
First-year retention
83%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,951
$26,983
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$25,841
$25,834
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$25,778
$26,290
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$28,626
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,900
Median debt
$21,308
$10,674
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$40,823
$38,317
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.