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Overview |
Golden West College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 57% |
Admission |
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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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Academics |
Golden West College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Golden West College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than Golden West College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 10,053 students)
Golden West College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Golden West College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Golden West College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,768.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than San Diego Mesa College ($5,088 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than San Diego Mesa College (83% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 29.6% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($8,623 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West 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 Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West 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 Golden West College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,000)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $984 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden West College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,484)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Golden West College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/