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Overview |
Citrus College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 77% |
Admission |
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| 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 | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego City College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (12,144 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or San Diego City College?
- Citrus College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Citrus College than San Diego City College ($9,216.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than San Diego City College ($5,493 vs. $6,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego City College ($17,784 vs. $17,789)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than San Diego City College (80% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 4% larger than aid received Citrus College ($7,684 vs. $7,392)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or San Diego City 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 San Diego City College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Citrus College earn on average $700 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $33,200)
- San Diego City College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Citrus College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- San Diego City College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citrus College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Citrus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/