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Mt. SAC ARC Pasadena City College Chaffey College FLC Sac City RHC Yuba College Fullerton College CRC SMC Sacramento State| Citrus College | Sierra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,915 | 17,420 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,744 | $9,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,411 | $6,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,901 | $3,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 78% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Sierra 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 | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sierra College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (17,420 students vs. 9,915 students)
Citrus College vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Sierra College?
- Citrus College and Sierra College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Sierra College than Citrus College ($9,936.00 vs. $9,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Sierra College ($5,411 vs. $6,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 142.9% lower than costs at Citrus College ($8,000 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sierra College than Citrus College (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 74.6% larger than aid received Sierra College ($6,901 vs. $3,952)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Sierra 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 Sierra College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Sierra College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,900)
- More Citrus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/