San Diego Christian College vs. The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Comparable Facts

Compare San Diego Christian College in Santee, CA with The Chicago School at Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The Chicago School at Los Angeles is larger than San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 96 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• San Diego Christian College is located in Santee, CA (Large Suburban setting); The Chicago School at Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA (Large City setting).
• San Diego Christian College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The Chicago School at Los Angeles is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: San Diego Christian College 9:1; The Chicago School at Los Angeles 11:1.

San Diego Christian College vs. The Chicago School at Los Angeles Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, San Diego Christian College or The Chicago School at Los Angeles? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Christian College are 40.2% lower than at The Chicago School at Los Angeles ($11,080 vs. $18,536).
• San Diego Christian College is 28.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than The Chicago School at Los Angeles (about $6,232 more per year; $28,012.00 vs. $21,780.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 28.6% higher at San Diego Christian College than at The Chicago School at Los Angeles (about $6,232 more per year; $28,012.00 vs. $21,780.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at San Diego Christian College than at The Chicago School at Los Angeles (100% vs. 0%).

San Diego Christian College vs. The Chicago School at Los Angeles Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, San Diego Christian College or The Chicago School at Los Angeles? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between The Chicago School at Los Angeles and San Diego Christian College.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: San Diego Christian College 900/1098.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: San Diego Christian College 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: San Diego Christian College - Test optional; The Chicago School at Los Angeles - Test optional.
• The Chicago School at Los Angeles has a higher acceptance rate (46.3%) than San Diego Christian College (30.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.8% at San Diego Christian College vs. 65.8% at The Chicago School at Los Angeles.

San Diego Christian College vs. The Chicago School at Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for San Diego Christian College and The Chicago School at Los Angeles? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• San Diego Christian College's six-year graduation rate is 31%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for The Chicago School at Los Angeles.
• Graduates from San Diego Christian College have median earnings of about $39,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for The Chicago School at Los Angeles.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.