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Overview |
Gavilan College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Gilroy, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,484 | 18,370 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gavilan.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gavilan College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,444 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,184 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $22,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,607 | $6,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,637 | $4,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 65% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Gavilan College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gavilan College | Saddleback College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $63 |
Diversity |
Gavilan College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 100% | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saddleback College is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 5,484 students)
Gavilan College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gavilan College or Saddleback College?
- Gavilan College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Saddleback College for in-state tuition ($1,444.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Saddleback College than Gavilan College ($13,680.00 vs. $12,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gavilan College than Saddleback College ($4,607 vs. $6,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College are 16.7% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($19,431 vs. $22,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gavilan College than Saddleback College (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gavilan College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($5,637 vs. $4,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Gavilan College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Gavilan College .
Gavilan College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gavilan 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 Gavilan College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Gavilan College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $33,600)
- Saddleback College students graduate with a $1,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Gavilan College graduates. ($6,120 vs. $7,500)
- Saddleback College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Gavilan College graduates. ($63 vs. $77)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/