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Overview |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Aptos, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,149 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrillo.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,375 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,992 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,872 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 79% |
Admission |
Cabrillo 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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| Application Deadline | Apr 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $46 |
Diversity |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cabrillo College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cabrillo 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 Cabrillo College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 9,149 students)
Cabrillo College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrillo College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Cabrillo College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Mt. SAC than Cabrillo College ($10,032.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Cabrillo College ($5,528 vs. $18,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 20.2% lower than costs at Cabrillo College ($17,784 vs. $21,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrillo College than Mt. San Antonio College (81% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Cabrillo College ($6,838 vs. $5,872)
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrillo College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Cabrillo College .
Cabrillo College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrillo 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 Cabrillo College.
- Graduates from Cabrillo College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,100)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrillo College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,500)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrillo College graduates. ($46 vs. $108)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cabrillo College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/