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Overview |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,147 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rcc.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,960 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,674 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,428 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,970 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
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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 | Oct 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | N/A |
Diversity |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Riverside City College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Riverside City College | 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
- Riverside City College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (19,147 students vs. 11,696 students)
Riverside City College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Riverside City College or SCC?
- Riverside City College is 25% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Riverside City College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,960.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Riverside City College than SCC ($6,428 vs. $6,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 10.6% lower than costs at Riverside City College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Riverside City College than Santiago Canyon College (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Riverside City College students is 17% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($5,970 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Riverside City College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Riverside City College .
Riverside City College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Riverside City College 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 Riverside City College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Riverside City College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/