Reedley vs Evergreen Valley College (EVC)

Reedley College and Evergreen Valley College, both esteemed community colleges in California, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. While they share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they differ in several key aspects. Reedley College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Evergreen Valley College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of academic offerings, Reedley College excels in Agriculture and Plant Science, while Evergreen Valley College shines in Liberal Arts and Humanities. Their student bodies reflect these distinctions, with Reedley College attracting more students interested in vocational programs and Evergreen Valley College drawing those seeking a well-rounded liberal arts education. Despite their differences, both colleges share a strong commitment to student success, offering comprehensive support services and a wide range of extracurricular activities to foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which college better aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Evergreen Valley College	Reedley College
Overview
Location	San Jose, California	Reedley, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	63.0%
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: $27,572 Out of state: $34,492	In state: $22,774 Out of state: $29,974
Average net price	$15,650	$7,089
Tuition	In state: $1,288 Out of state: $8,160	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $8,304
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,128 Meal plan: $2,050
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $5,242	91.0% Average amount $5,345
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $5,500	1.0% Average amount $7,300
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	8,085 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%	6,329 Men 45.1% Women 54.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	0.8%	5.9%
International students	0.6%	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	140
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California West Virginia	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Liberal Arts Business Agriculture Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	19:1
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	35.4%	34.3%
Dropout rate	37.3%	53.4%
Transferred out	7.1%	4.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $63,986 Year 2: $71,957 Year 3: $83,906 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,146 Year 2: $32,382 Year 3: $39,015 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $39,007 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $35,471 Psychology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $34,533 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: $30,634 Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,385 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: N/A	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $16,413 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $35,042 Biology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,551 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,113 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $77,189 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $24,829 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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