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Overview |
Citrus College | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Chula Vista, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 16,530 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | swccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $13,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 84% |
Admission |
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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 | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Southwestern 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (16,530 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern 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 2.4% higher at Southwestern College than Citrus College ($9,436.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Southwestern College ($5,493 vs. $13,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 24.2% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($17,784 vs. $22,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Citrus College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($7,392 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $200 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,900)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Citrus College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citrus College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Southwestern 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/