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Orange Coast College Golden West College Fullerton College Riverside City College Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College Chaffey College Mt. SAC Saddleback College Cerritos College Coastline Community College| Santa Ana College | Norco College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAC | Norco College | ||
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,852 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sac.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAC | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,712 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,302 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,700 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,374 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
SAC | Norco 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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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SAC | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAC | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $82 |
Diversity |
SAC | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
SAC | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SAC | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 9,467 students)
SAC vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAC or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than SAC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Norco College than Santa Ana College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Norco College ($4,700 vs. $5,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Ana College are 1.9% lower than costs at Norco College ($19,302 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Norco College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,374 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, SAC or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or SAC .
SAC vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAC or Norco 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 Norco College and SAC.
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $8,000)
- SAC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($77 vs. $82)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/