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Overview |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,224 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,904 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,562 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 79% |
Admission |
MJC | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 16,224 students)
MJC vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Mt. SAC than Modesto Junior College ($10,032.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than MJC ($5,528 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 0% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Modesto Junior College (79% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($10,562 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or MJC .
MJC vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC 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 MJC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $5,100 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/