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Overview |
Los Angeles City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,199 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacitycollege.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,423 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,497 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 57% |
Admission |
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| 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 | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,969 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $46 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Los Angeles City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| 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 Los Angeles City College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 13,199 students)
Los Angeles City College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles City College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Los Angeles City College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Los Angeles City College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,828.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than Los Angeles City College ($8,506 vs. $10,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles City College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles City College than San Diego Mesa College (83% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles City College students is 12.6% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($7,497 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College .
Los Angeles City College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Los Angeles City College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,000)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,969)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($46 vs. $103)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles City College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/