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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,937 | 28,742 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $10,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $25,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,294 | $5,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,145 | $6,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 74% |
Admission |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $46 |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Antelope Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Antelope Valley College based on total student enrollment (28,742 students vs. 12,937 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Antelope Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Mt. SAC than Antelope Valley College ($10,136.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Antelope Valley College ($5,186 vs. $8,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antelope Valley College are 113.7% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($11,900 vs. $25,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Antelope Valley College (74% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antelope Valley College students is 110.8% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($14,145 vs. $6,709)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley College or Mt. SAC? 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 Mt. SAC and Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Antelope Valley College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,500)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $11,000)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $113)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Antelope Valley College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/