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Orange Coast College Golden West College Fullerton College Irvine Valley College SCC El Camino College-Compton Center Cypress College Saddleback College Cerritos College Coastline Community College ECC SMC| Los Angeles Southwest College | Santa Ana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasc.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,271 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,666 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Los Angeles Southwest College | 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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| Application Deadline | Sep 12, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $77 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles Southwest College | 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Los Angeles Southwest College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 4,913 students)
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles Southwest College or SAC?
- Los Angeles Southwest College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SAC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Los Angeles Southwest College than Santa Ana College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Los Angeles Southwest College ($4,700 vs. $9,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Southwest College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,784 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Los Angeles Southwest College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Southwest College students is 4% larger than aid received Santa Ana College ($7,666 vs. $7,374)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles Southwest College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Los Angeles Southwest College .
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles Southwest College or 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 SAC and Los Angeles Southwest College.
- Graduates from Santa Ana College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Los Angeles Southwest College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,200)
- Los Angeles Southwest College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,500)
- Los Angeles Southwest College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($46 vs. $77)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles Southwest College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/