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ARC CRC Sierra College Laney College Delta Woodland Community College Berkeley City College SRJC Merritt College FLC Chabot College Sacramento State| College of Alameda | Sacramento City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 17,719 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $7,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $5,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
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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 | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $108 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Sac City?
- College of Alameda is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Sac City than College of Alameda ($9,480.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacramento City College than College of Alameda ($7,199 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 24.2% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,764 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than College of Alameda (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacramento City College students is 23.7% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($5,859 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or Sac City? 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 City and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $2,300 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- More College of Alameda graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/