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Overview |
RHC | SCC | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,193 | 11,979 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | riohondo.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
RHC | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,306 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,802 | $9,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,920 | $7,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,492 | $5,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 72% |
Admission |
RHC | SCC | ||
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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 |
RHC | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RHC | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
RHC | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RHC | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
RHC | SCC | ||
| 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
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (17,193 students vs. 11,979 students)
RHC vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RHC or SCC?
- Rio Hondo College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,306.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at RHC than Santiago Canyon College ($9,802.00 vs. $9,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than RHC ($7,144 vs. $13,920)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 0% lower than costs at Rio Hondo College ($19,431 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than Santiago Canyon College (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rio Hondo College students is 6% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($5,492 vs. $5,183)
Which college is harder to get into, RHC or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or RHC .
RHC vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RHC or SCC? 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 SCC and RHC.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/