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Overview |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Yucaipa, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,113 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | craftonhills.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,864 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,676 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,716 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 64% |
Admission |
CHC | Saddleback 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Saddleback College | ||
| 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 5,113 students)
CHC vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Saddleback College?
- Crafton Hills College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at CHC than Saddleback College ($9,864.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than CHC ($6,940 vs. $15,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crafton Hills College are 15% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saddleback College than Crafton Hills College (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saddleback College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Crafton Hills College ($5,062 vs. $4,716)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or CHC .
CHC vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $5,900 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/