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Overview |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Culver City, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 8,656 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | wlac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $6,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 65% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
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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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $98 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | West Los Angeles College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than West Los Angeles College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 8,656 students)
Mt. SAC vs. West Los Angeles College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or West Los Angeles College?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than West Los Angeles College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Mt. SAC than West Los Angeles College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than West Los Angeles College ($5,528 vs. $11,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Los Angeles College are 0% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than West Los Angeles College (79% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Los Angeles College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($6,951 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or West Los Angeles College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Los Angeles College or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. West Los Angeles College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or West Los Angeles 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 West Los Angeles College and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $3,400 more per year than West Los Angeles College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $35,700)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Los Angeles College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,500)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than West Los Angeles College graduates. ($46 vs. $98)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Los Angeles College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/