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Overview |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Visalia, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 13,170 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | cos.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $8,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $2,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $6,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
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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 Sequoias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $4,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $41 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than College of the Sequoias based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 13,170 students)
Mt. SAC vs. College of the Sequoias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or College of the Sequoias?
- Mt. San Antonio College and College of the Sequoias cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Mt. SAC than College of the Sequoias ($10,032.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Sequoias than Mt. SAC ($2,338 vs. $5,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Sequoias are 1.1% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($17,596 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Sequoias than Mt. San Antonio College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 5.7% larger than aid received College of the Sequoias ($6,838 vs. $6,469)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or College of the Sequoias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Sequoias or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. College of the Sequoias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or College of the Sequoias? 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 Sequoias and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $7,800 more per year than College of the Sequoias graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $31,300)
- College of the Sequoias students graduate with a $473 lower median federal student loan debt than Mt. SAC graduates. ($4,027 vs. $4,500)
- College of the Sequoias graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mt. SAC graduates. ($41 vs. $46)
- More College of the Sequoias graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt. SAC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/