Lassen Community College vs Canada College

Lassen Community College and Canada College, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Lassen Community College, nestled in the picturesque town of Susanville, California, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to embark on their academic journeys. In contrast, Canada College, located in the vibrant city of Redwood City, California, maintains a selective admissions policy, with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Lassen Community College predominantly serves a local student population, Canada College attracts a more diverse student body, with a significant proportion of international students enriching its campus community. Both institutions offer a wide range of academic programs, with Lassen Community College specializing in vocational and technical training, while Canada College emphasizes liberal arts and sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which college best aligns with your educational goals and aspirations.

	Canada College	Lassen Community College
Overview
Location	Redwood City, California	Susanville, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	52.0%
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: $28,889 Out of state: $36,533	In state: $23,429 Out of state: $30,149
Average net price	$5,923	$11,495
Tuition	In state: $1,288 Out of state: $8,932	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $7,824
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,000 Meal plan: $2,300
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	68.0% Average amount $6,501	77.0% Average amount $3,289
Students receiving federal student loan		2.0% Average amount $4,125
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,845 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%	1,610 Men 73.2% Women 26.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.0%	14.8%
International students	3.9%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	108
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Business Liberal Arts Psychology Health Professions	Liberal Arts Health Professions Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	14:1
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	35.3%	29.8%
Dropout rate	47.8%	49.0%
Transferred out	8.3%	17.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $92,243 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	N/A