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De Anza College Orange Coast College Golden West College Canada College Fullerton College West Valley College CSM Irvine Valley College SCC Mission College Cypress College SMC| Foothill College | Santa Ana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $77 |
Diversity |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | SAC | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 12,434 students)
Foothill College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or SAC?
- Foothill College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than SAC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Foothill College than Santa Ana College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Foothill College ($4,700 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Ana College are 4.9% lower than costs at Foothill College ($19,302 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Foothill College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 71.5% larger than aid received Foothill College ($7,374 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or SAC? 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 SAC and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $21,900 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $1,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Foothill College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $8,972)
- SAC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Foothill College graduates. ($77 vs. $92)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Foothill College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/