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Overview |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,199 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacitycollege.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,423 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,497 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 79% |
Admission |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
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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 |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,969 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $46 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles City College | Mt. SAC | ||
| 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Los Angeles City College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 13,199 students)
Los Angeles City College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles City College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Los Angeles City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Mt. SAC than Los Angeles City College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Los Angeles City College ($5,528 vs. $10,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 0% lower than costs at Los Angeles City College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles City College than Mt. San Antonio College (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles City College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,497 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles City College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Los Angeles City College .
Los Angeles City College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles City College or Mt. SAC? 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 Mt. SAC and Los Angeles City College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Los Angeles City College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,000)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,969)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($46 vs. $103)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles City College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/