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Overview |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,031 | 19,243 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,474 | $30,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,556 | $3,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,260 | $8,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 79% |
Admission |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa 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 |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $46 |
Diversity |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than Sac City based on total student enrollment (19,243 students vs. 19,031 students)
Sac City vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or San Diego Mesa College?
- San Diego Mesa College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Sac City than San Diego Mesa College ($11,520.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than Sac City ($3,175 vs. $6,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 43.1% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($21,474 vs. $30,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than San Diego Mesa College (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($8,983 vs. $7,260)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or Sac City .
Sac City vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City or San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College and Sac City.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Sac City graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,000)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,500)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($46 vs. $108)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/