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Overview |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Eureka, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | redwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $7,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
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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 |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $7,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $75 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 4,006 students)
Mt. SAC vs. College of the Redwoods Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or College of the Redwoods?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than College of the Redwoods for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Mt. SAC than College of the Redwoods ($10,032.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than College of the Redwoods ($5,528 vs. $7,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 123.4% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($7,959 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than Mt. San Antonio College (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Redwoods students is 8.2% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,398 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or College of the Redwoods? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Redwoods or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. College of the Redwoods Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or College of the Redwoods? 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 College of the Redwoods and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $7,000 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,100)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $2,761 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,261)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($46 vs. $75)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Redwoods students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/