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Overview |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 80% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
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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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | RHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than RHC based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 16,139 students)
Mt. SAC vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Mt. SAC for in-state tuition ($1,316.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Mt. SAC than Rio Hondo College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,812.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than RHC ($5,528 vs. $6,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 0% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($17,782 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than Mt. San Antonio College (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($6,838 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or RHC? 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 RHC and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $600 more per year than RHC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,500)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/