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Overview |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | Mt. 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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Academics |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than College of Alameda for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Mt. SAC than College of Alameda ($10,032.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than College of Alameda ($5,528 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than Mt. San Antonio College (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 44.3% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($6,838 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or Mt. 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 Mt. SAC and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $2,400 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/