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RHC Pasadena City College Irvine Valley College Fullerton College Cerritos College Long Beach City College SAC Orange Coast College El Camino College-Compton Center Mt. SAC SMC Saddleback College| East Los Angeles College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Location | Monterey Park, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,855 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elac.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,537 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,694 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 71% |
Admission |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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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 |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,816 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $60 | N/A |
Diversity |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
East Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| 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
- East Los Angeles College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (27,855 students vs. 11,696 students)
East Los Angeles College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Los Angeles College or SCC?
- East Los Angeles College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at East Los Angeles College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than East Los Angeles College ($6,529 vs. $12,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College (92% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Los Angeles College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($6,694 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, East Los Angeles College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or East Los Angeles College .
East Los Angeles College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Los Angeles College or SCC? 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 SCC and East Los Angeles College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Los Angeles College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/