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Overview |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 8,043 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | cuyamaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $7,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,676 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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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 |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $31,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Cuyamaca College | ||
| 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
- Citrus College is larger than than Cuyamaca College based on total student enrollment (9,975 students vs. 8,043 students)
Citrus College vs. Cuyamaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Cuyamaca College?
- Cuyamaca College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Cuyamaca College than Citrus College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Cuyamaca College ($5,493 vs. $7,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cuyamaca College are 20.2% lower than costs at Citrus College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cuyamaca College than Citrus College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Cuyamaca College ($7,392 vs. $6,676)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Cuyamaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cuyamaca College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Cuyamaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Cuyamaca College? 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 Cuyamaca College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Citrus College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Cuyamaca College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $31,900)
- Cuyamaca College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Citrus College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- Cuyamaca College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citrus College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Cuyamaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/