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Overview |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,293 | 3,706 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pima.edu | southmountaincc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,136 | $2,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,452 | $7,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,523 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,174 | $4,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community 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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Academics |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,750 | $8,919 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $69 | $92 |
Diversity |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Pima Community College | South Mountain Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pima Community College is larger than than South Mountain Community College based on total student enrollment (15,293 students vs. 3,706 students)
Pima Community College vs. South Mountain Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pima Community College or South Mountain Community College?
- Pima Community College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than South Mountain Community College for in-state tuition ($2,136.00 vs. $2,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at South Mountain Community College than Pima Community College ($7,824.00 vs. $7,452.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pima Community College than South Mountain Community College ($3,523 vs. $11,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pima Community College are 2.8% lower than costs at South Mountain Community College ($10,572 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Mountain Community College than Pima Community College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pima Community College students is 7.3% larger than aid received South Mountain Community College ($5,174 vs. $4,823)
Which college is harder to get into, Pima Community College or South Mountain Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Mountain Community College or Pima Community College .
Pima Community College vs. South Mountain Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pima Community College or South Mountain Community 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 South Mountain Community College and Pima Community College.
- Graduates from Pima Community College earn on average $2,900 more per year than South Mountain Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $31,700)
- Pima Community College students graduate with a $2,169 lower median federal student loan debt than South Mountain Community College graduates. ($6,750 vs. $8,919)
- Pima Community College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than South Mountain Community College graduates. ($69 vs. $92)
- More Pima Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Mountain Community College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/