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Overview |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Culver City, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 8,656 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | wlac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 65% |
Admission |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $98 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | West Los Angeles 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
- Citrus College is larger than than West Los Angeles College based on total student enrollment (9,975 students vs. 8,656 students)
Citrus College vs. West Los Angeles College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or West Los Angeles College?
- West Los Angeles College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at West Los Angeles College than Citrus College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than West Los Angeles College ($5,493 vs. $11,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Los Angeles College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than West Los Angeles College (80% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 6.3% larger than aid received West Los Angeles College ($7,392 vs. $6,951)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or West Los Angeles College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Los Angeles College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. West Los Angeles College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or West Los Angeles 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 West Los Angeles College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from West Los Angeles College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Los Angeles College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $9,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Los Angeles College graduates. ($56 vs. $98)
- More Citrus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Los Angeles College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/