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Overview |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,990 | 18,370 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,150 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,790 | $22,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,421 | $6,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,277 | $4,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 65% |
Admission |
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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 |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
De Anza College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
De Anza College | 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 De Anza College based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 16,990 students)
De Anza College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or Saddleback College?
- De Anza College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Saddleback College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Saddleback College than De Anza College ($13,680.00 vs. $12,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than De Anza College ($6,387 vs. $8,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at De Anza College are 9% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($20,790 vs. $22,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at De Anza College than Saddleback College (72% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by De Anza College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($5,277 vs. $4,689)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza College 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 De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Saddleback College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,300)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former De Anza College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/