Lassen Community College vs Folsom Lake College

Lassen Community College and Folsom Lake College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in California, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Lassen Community College, nestled in the scenic town of Susanville, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. Folsom Lake College, situated in the vibrant city of Folsom, maintains a slightly more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Lassen Community College predominantly serves a local student population, Folsom Lake College attracts a more diverse student body, with a significant proportion of international students enriching its campus community. Both colleges offer a wide range of academic programs, with Lassen Community College specializing in liberal arts, natural sciences, and health sciences, while Folsom Lake College excels in business, engineering, and computer science. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Folsom Lake College	Lassen Community College
Overview
Location	Folsom, California	Susanville, California
Campus setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	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: $24,508 Out of state: $33,388	In state: $23,429 Out of state: $30,149
Average net price	$8,276	$11,495
Tuition	In state: $0 Out of state: $8,880	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)	88.0% Average amount $3,044	77.0% Average amount $3,289
Students receiving federal student loan	1.0% Average amount $6,247	2.0% Average amount $4,125
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,926 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%	1,610 Men 73.2% Women 26.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.6%	14.8%
International students	0.2%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	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	Liberal Arts Social Sciences Business Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions	Liberal Arts Health Professions Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	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	37.6%	29.8%
Dropout rate	40.8%	49.0%
Transferred out	11.1%	17.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A	N/A