West Valley College (WVC) vs Aurora CC

West Valley College and Community College of Aurora, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking academic excellence. While they share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. West Valley College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Community College of Aurora maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of popular majors, West Valley College excels in liberal arts and humanities, while Community College of Aurora emphasizes business and healthcare programs. Furthermore, the student body demographics vary, with West Valley College hosting a more diverse population and Community College of Aurora catering to a predominantly local student base. As for graduation rates, West Valley College has a slightly higher success rate, indicating its commitment to student achievement. To help you make an informed decision about your educational journey, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more. Explore the table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal goals.

	Community College of Aurora	West Valley College
Overview
Location	Aurora, Colorado	Saratoga, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	77.0%
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: $23,587 Out of state: $35,009	In state: $21,146 Out of state: $30,356
Average net price	$10,170	$6,890
Tuition	In state: $3,680 Out of state: $15,102	In state: $1,380 Out of state: $10,590
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	67.0% Average amount $6,378	75.0% Average amount $4,172
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $4,289	0.0% Average amount $2,413
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $10,000	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,839 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%	6,717 Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.5%	0.4%
International students	6.2%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Colorado Tennessee New York Texas	California Connecticut Georgia North Carolina Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Business	Liberal Arts Social Sciences Business Communication and Journalism Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.2%	41.4%
Dropout rate	36.5%	30.3%
Transferred out	17.5%	11.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,777 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,277 Year 3: $55,190 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,060 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,307 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $44,069 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,881 Year 2: $27,667 Year 3: $34,264 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,798 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $30,839 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $52,774 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $34,585 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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