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Overview |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,747 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missioncollege.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,080 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,438 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,395 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,224 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 79% |
Admission |
Mission College | 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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Academics |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mission College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Mission College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 5,747 students)
Mission College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mission College or Mt. SAC?
- Mission College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mt. SAC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Mission College than Mt. San Antonio College ($10,080.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Mission College ($5,528 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 9.3% lower than costs at Mission College ($17,784 vs. $19,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Mission College (79% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Mission College ($6,838 vs. $6,224)
Which college is harder to get into, Mission College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Mission College .
Mission College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mission College 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 Mission College.
- Graduates from Mission College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,100)
- More Mission College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt. SAC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/