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San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria vs Valley College-Beckley

Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.

At a glance

  • Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria: $38,317, against $24,070 at Valley College-Beckley.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Beckley, WV
Setting
City
City
Students
163
181
Academics
Graduation rate
63%
63%
First-year retention
69%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,983
$25,149
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$25,834
$25,305
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$26,290
$25,611
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,338
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,900
Median debt
$10,674
$9,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$38,317
$24,070

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.

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria · Valley College-Beckley

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