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ARC Delta CRC Merced College Sierra College Woodland Community College Las Positas College SRJC Columbia Junior College Laney College FLC Sacramento State| Modesto Junior College | Sacramento City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MJC | Sac City | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,152 | 19,031 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,188 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,788 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $21,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,093 | $6,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,666 | $7,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
MJC | Sac City | ||
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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 | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $108 |
Diversity |
MJC | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MJC | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (19,031 students vs. 17,152 students)
MJC vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Sac City?
- Modesto Junior College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,188.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Sac City than Modesto Junior College ($11,520.00 vs. $8,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacramento City College than MJC ($6,556 vs. $13,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 10.5% lower than costs at Sacramento City College ($19,432 vs. $21,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than Modesto Junior College (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacramento City College students is 98% larger than aid received Modesto Junior College ($7,260 vs. $3,666)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or MJC .
MJC vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or Sac City? 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 City and MJC.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $5,000 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/