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Overview |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,952 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evc.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,160 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,126 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,374 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,285 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,350 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $46 |
Diversity |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen Valley College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than Evergreen Valley College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 7,952 students)
Evergreen Valley College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen Valley College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Evergreen 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 10.3% higher at Evergreen Valley College than San Diego Mesa College ($8,160.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than Evergreen Valley College ($8,506 vs. $18,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Mesa College are 1.9% lower than costs at Evergreen Valley College ($17,786 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evergreen Valley College than San Diego Mesa College (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Evergreen Valley College students is 9.5% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($7,285 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen Valley College 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 Evergreen Valley College .
Evergreen Valley College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen Valley College 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 Evergreen Valley College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $100 more per year than Evergreen Valley College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,500)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,350)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $107)
- More Evergreen Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/