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Overview |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 71% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
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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 | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
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Diversity |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | SCC | ||
| 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
- Santiago Canyon College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (11,696 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or SCC?
- College of Alameda and SCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at SCC than College of Alameda ($8,712.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than College of Alameda ($6,529 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College (84% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santiago Canyon College students is 7.7% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($5,101 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or SCC? 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 SCC and College of Alameda.
- More SCC 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/