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Overview |
Fresno City College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $63 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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
- Fresno City College is larger than than Saddleback College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 16,660 students)
Fresno City College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or Saddleback College?
- Fresno City College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Saddleback College than Fresno City College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than Saddleback College ($5,041 vs. $6,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 35.6% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($15,086 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than Saddleback College (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($8,072 vs. $5,062)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Fresno City College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $2,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Saddleback College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $6,120)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Saddleback College graduates. ($39 vs. $63)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/