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Overview |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Pleasant Hill, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,097 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dvc.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,398 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,884 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 57% |
Admission |
DVC | San Diego Mesa 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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Academics |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than DVC based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 16,097 students)
DVC vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DVC or San Diego Mesa College?
- Diablo Valley College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at DVC than San Diego Mesa College ($8,988.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Diablo Valley College than San Diego Mesa College ($7,398 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Mesa College are 15.2% lower than costs at Diablo Valley College ($17,786 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Diablo Valley College than San Diego Mesa College (70% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Diablo Valley College ($6,656 vs. $3,884)
Which college is harder to get into, DVC or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or DVC .
DVC vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DVC or San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College and DVC.
- Graduates from Diablo Valley College earn on average $3,200 more per year than San Diego Mesa College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,600)
- More DVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/