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Overview |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Eureka, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 18,370 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | redwoods.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,740 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,577 | $22,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,134 | $6,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,148 | $4,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 65% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,261 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $75 | $63 |
Diversity |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Redwoods | Saddleback College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saddleback College is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 4,260 students)
College of the Redwoods vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Redwoods or Saddleback College?
- Saddleback College is 25% more expensive to attend than College of the Redwoods for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Saddleback College than College of the Redwoods ($13,680.00 vs. $7,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Redwoods than Saddleback College ($6,134 vs. $6,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 164.3% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($8,577 vs. $22,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than Saddleback College (92% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Redwoods students is 31.1% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($6,148 vs. $4,689)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Redwoods or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or College of the Redwoods .
College of the Redwoods vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Redwoods or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and College of the Redwoods.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $12,200 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,100)
- Saddleback College students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($6,120 vs. $7,261)
- Saddleback College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($63 vs. $75)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Redwoods students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/