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Mt. SAC Pasadena City College Orange Coast College Chaffey College Golden West College Fullerton College Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College RHC Saddleback College Cerritos College| Citrus College | Santa Ana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
Citrus College | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $77 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Citrus College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or SAC?
- Citrus College and SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Citrus College than Santa Ana College ($9,216.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Citrus College ($4,700 vs. $5,493)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,784 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Citrus College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Santa Ana College ($7,392 vs. $7,374)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or 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 SAC and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Santa Ana College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($56 vs. $77)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/