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Overview |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Monterey, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,514 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mpc.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $30,771 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,977 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,594 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 64% |
Admission |
Monterey Peninsula College | 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 | Aug 29, 2025 |
Academics |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $63 |
Diversity |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Monterey Peninsula College | Saddleback College | ||
| 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than Monterey Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 6,514 students)
Monterey Peninsula College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monterey Peninsula College or Saddleback College?
- Monterey Peninsula College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Saddleback College than Monterey Peninsula College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than Monterey Peninsula College ($6,940 vs. $11,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saddleback College are 50.5% lower than costs at Monterey Peninsula College ($20,452 vs. $30,771)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monterey Peninsula College than Saddleback College (79% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saddleback College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Monterey Peninsula College ($5,062 vs. $4,594)
Which college is harder to get into, Monterey Peninsula College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Monterey Peninsula College .
Monterey Peninsula College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monterey Peninsula College 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 Monterey Peninsula College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Monterey Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,900)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monterey Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/