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SMC De Anza College Evergreen Valley College GCC Pasadena City College Foothill College Mission College West Valley College Long Beach City College East Los Angeles College SBCC Orange Coast College| Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,199 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacitycollege.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,423 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,497 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
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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 | San Jose City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,969 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $54 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles City College | San Jose City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles City College is larger than than San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (13,199 students vs. 7,561 students)
Los Angeles City College vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles City College or San Jose City College?
- San Jose City 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 4.5% higher at Los Angeles City College than San Jose City College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles City College than San Jose City College ($10,423 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles City College are 1.9% lower than costs at San Jose City College ($17,784 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles City College than San Jose City College (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles City College students is 35.5% larger than aid received San Jose City College ($7,497 vs. $5,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles City College or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or Los Angeles City College .
Los Angeles City College vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles City College or San Jose City 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 Jose City College and Los Angeles City College.
- Graduates from San Jose City College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Los Angeles City College graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $33,000)
- San Jose City College students graduate with a $4,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($5,250 vs. $9,969)
- San Jose City College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($54 vs. $103)
- More San Jose City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles City College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/