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Overview |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 57% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa 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 |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or San Diego Mesa College?
- College of Alameda and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at College of Alameda than San Diego Mesa College ($8,472.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than College of Alameda ($8,506 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Mesa College are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,786 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than San Diego Mesa College (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 40.5% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($6,656 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $4,900 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/