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Overview |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,410 | 28,742 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,260 | $10,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $25,434 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,892 | $5,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,923 | $6,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
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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 |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 32:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $46 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | Mt. SAC | ||
| 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
- Bakersfield College is larger than than Mt. SAC based on total student enrollment (30,410 students vs. 28,742 students)
Bakersfield College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or Mt. SAC?
- Bakersfield College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mt. SAC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Bakersfield College than Mt. San Antonio College ($10,260.00 vs. $10,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Bakersfield College ($5,186 vs. $5,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 30.9% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($19,431 vs. $25,434)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than Mt. San Antonio College (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bakersfield College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,923 vs. $6,709)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,900)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,955)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($46 vs. $92)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/