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Sierra College Sac City Irvine Valley College Fullerton College FLC SAC Orange Coast College CRC Saddleback College Cypress College Mt. SAC Delta| American River College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ARC | SCC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,422 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ARC | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,913 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 71% |
Admission |
ARC | SCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ARC | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ARC | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,233 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $126 | N/A |
Diversity |
ARC | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
ARC | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ARC | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American River College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 11,696 students)
ARC vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ARC or SCC?
- Santiago Canyon College is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at ARC than Santiago Canyon College ($9,480.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than ARC ($6,529 vs. $7,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American River College are 0.1% lower than costs at Santiago Canyon College ($17,764 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than Santiago Canyon College (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santiago Canyon College students is 3.8% larger than aid received American River College ($5,101 vs. $4,913)
Which college is harder to get into, ARC or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or ARC .
ARC vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ARC or SCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SCC and ARC.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ARC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/