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Overview |
Hartnell College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 64% |
Admission |
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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 |
Hartnell College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Saddleback College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than Saddleback College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Saddleback College than Hartnell College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than Hartnell College ($6,940 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 15% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Saddleback College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saddleback College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,062 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,300)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/