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RHC Pasadena City College SMC Cerritos College Long Beach City College Moorpark College Ventura College Orange Coast College El Camino College-Compton Center Mt. SAC De Anza College Cuesta College| East Los Angeles College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Monterey Park, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,855 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elac.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,537 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,694 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
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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 19, 2025 |
Academics |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,816 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $60 | $98 |
Diversity |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
East Los Angeles College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Los Angeles College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (27,855 students vs. 12,675 students)
East Los Angeles College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Los Angeles College or SBCC?
- East Los Angeles College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at East Los Angeles College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Los Angeles College than SBCC ($12,537 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 0% lower than costs at East Los Angeles College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Los Angeles College than Santa Barbara City College (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Los Angeles College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($6,694 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, East Los Angeles College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or East Los Angeles College .
East Los Angeles College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Los Angeles College or SBCC? 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 SBCC and East Los Angeles College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $6,000 more per year than East Los Angeles College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,400)
- East Los Angeles College students graduate with a $3,684 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($5,816 vs. $9,500)
- East Los Angeles College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($60 vs. $98)
- More East Los Angeles College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/