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Overview |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
| Location | Livermore, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,724 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laspositascollege.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,112 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,076 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,342 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,959 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 71% |
Admission |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Las Positas College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Santiago Canyon College is larger than than Las Positas College based on total student enrollment (11,696 students vs. 6,724 students)
Las Positas College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Las Positas College or SCC?
- Las Positas College and SCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at SCC than Las Positas College ($8,712.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Las Positas College than SCC ($5,342 vs. $6,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 29.8% lower than costs at Las Positas College ($17,784 vs. $23,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santiago Canyon College than Las Positas College (71% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Las Positas College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($5,959 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Las Positas College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Las Positas College .
Las Positas College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Las Positas College or SCC? 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 SCC and Las Positas College.
- More Las Positas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/