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ARC De Anza College CRC Evergreen Valley College Sierra College Foothill College Mission College West Valley College Delta Woodland Community College SRJC FLC| Sacramento City College | San Jose City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,719 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,199 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,859 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
Sac City | San Jose City 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 Jose City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $54 |
Diversity |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | San Jose City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 7,561 students)
Sac City vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or San Jose City College?
- San Jose City College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Sac City than San Jose City College ($9,480.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacramento City College than San Jose City College ($7,199 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 2% lower than costs at San Jose City College ($17,764 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than San Jose City College (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacramento City College students is 5.9% larger than aid received San Jose City College ($5,859 vs. $5,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or Sac City .
Sac City vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City or San Jose City 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 Jose City College and Sac City.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $4,800 more per year than San Jose City College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,200)
- San Jose City College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($5,250 vs. $10,500)
- San Jose City College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($54 vs. $108)
- More San Jose City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/