Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Chaffey College Citrus College RHC Pasadena City College Fullerton College Riverside City College Orange Coast College East Los Angeles College Norco College Cerritos College SMC Cypress College| Columbia College | Mt. San Antonio College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Sonora, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gocolumbia.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,276 | $1,288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,276 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,429 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 79% |
Admission |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia Junior College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Columbia Junior College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 2,349 students)
Columbia Junior College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia Junior College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia Junior College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,276.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Mt. SAC than Columbia College ($10,032.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Columbia Junior College ($5,528 vs. $9,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 9.3% lower than costs at Columbia College ($17,784 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Columbia College (79% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,429 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia Junior College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Columbia Junior College .
Columbia Junior College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia Junior College 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 Columbia Junior College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Columbia Junior College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/