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Overview |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,152 | 18,370 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,188 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,788 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $22,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,093 | $6,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,666 | $4,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 65% |
Admission |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
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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 | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Saddleback College | ||
| 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 17,152 students)
MJC vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Saddleback College?
- Saddleback College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Saddleback College than Modesto Junior College ($13,680.00 vs. $8,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than MJC ($6,387 vs. $13,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 16.7% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($19,432 vs. $22,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Modesto Junior College than Saddleback College (78% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saddleback College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Modesto Junior College ($4,689 vs. $3,666)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or MJC .
MJC vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or Saddleback College? 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 Saddleback College and MJC.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $10,300 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/