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Valley College Moorpark College SMC College of the Canyons Los Angeles Mission College Pasadena City College GCC Los Angeles City College El Camino College-Compton Center Mt. SAC Harbor College| Los Angeles Pierce College | Sage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Moreno Valley, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 406 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | sagecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $12,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $12,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $15,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $9,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 75% |
Admission |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $26,640 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $275 |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
Pierce College | Sage College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Sage College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 406 students)
Pierce College vs. Sage College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Sage College?
- Sage College is 920.1% more expensive to attend than Pierce College for in-state tuition ($12,200.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Sage College than Los Angeles Pierce College ($12,200.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sage College than Pierce College ($9,158 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sage College are 11.4% lower than costs at Los Angeles Pierce College ($15,960 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sage College than Los Angeles Pierce College (75% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 34.3% larger than aid received Sage College ($7,154 vs. $5,325)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce College or Sage College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sage College or Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Sage College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce College or Sage 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 Sage College and Pierce College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Pierce College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Sage College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,500)
- Los Angeles Pierce College students graduate with a $16,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Sage College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $26,640)
- Pierce College graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Sage College graduates. ($108 vs. $275)
- More Sage College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pierce College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/