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Overview |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 79% |
Admission |
LMC | Mt. 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 | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LMC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | Mt. 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 7,791 students)
LMC vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or Mt. SAC?
- Los Medanos College and Mt. SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Mt. SAC than Los Medanos College ($10,032.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than LMC ($5,528 vs. $7,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 15.2% lower than costs at Los Medanos College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than Mt. San Antonio College (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 56.2% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($6,838 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or LMC .
LMC vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC or Mt. 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 Mt. SAC and LMC.
- Graduates from Los Medanos College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,100)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/