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Overview |
Citrus College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,915 | 18,370 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,744 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $22,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,411 | $6,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,901 | $4,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 65% |
Admission |
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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 | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $63 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Saddleback 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 9,915 students)
Citrus College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Saddleback College?
- Saddleback College is 25% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Saddleback College than Citrus College ($13,680.00 vs. $9,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Saddleback College ($5,411 vs. $6,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 16.7% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($19,431 vs. $22,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saddleback College than Citrus College (65% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($6,901 vs. $4,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $620 lower median federal student loan debt than Saddleback College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,120)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Saddleback College graduates. ($56 vs. $63)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/