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Overview |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
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 |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $46 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fresno City College | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fresno City College is larger than than San Diego City College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 12,144 students)
Fresno City College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or San Diego City College?
- Fresno City College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Fresno City College than San Diego City College ($8,664.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than San Diego City College ($5,041 vs. $6,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 17.9% lower than costs at San Diego City College ($15,086 vs. $17,789)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than San Diego City College (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 5% larger than aid received San Diego City College ($8,072 vs. $7,684)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City College or San Diego City 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 City College and Fresno City College.
- Graduates from San Diego City College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($33,200 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $655 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego City College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $4,500)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego City College graduates. ($39 vs. $46)
- More Fresno City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/