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SMC Irvine Valley College Fullerton College GCC SAC Orange Coast College Pasadena City College Saddleback College Long Beach City College East Los Angeles College SBCC De Anza College| Los Angeles City College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,199 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacitycollege.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,423 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,497 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 71% |
Admission |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
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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 | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,969 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | N/A |
Diversity |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles City College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Los Angeles City College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (13,199 students vs. 11,696 students)
Los Angeles City College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles City College or SCC?
- Los Angeles City College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Los Angeles City College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than Los Angeles City College ($6,529 vs. $10,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon 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 Santiago Canyon College (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles City College students is 47% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($7,497 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles City College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Los Angeles City College .
Los Angeles City College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College.
- More SCC 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/