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ARC Orange Coast College CRC Golden West College Fullerton College Sierra College Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College Saddleback College Cerritos College Delta| Santa Ana College | Sacramento City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAC | Sac City | ||
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,852 | 17,719 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sac.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAC | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,712 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,302 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,700 | $7,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,374 | $5,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
SAC | Sac City | ||
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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 | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAC | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $108 |
Diversity |
SAC | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SAC | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SAC | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Sac City based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 17,719 students)
SAC vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAC or Sac City?
- Santa Ana College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Sac City than Santa Ana College ($9,480.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Sac City ($4,700 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 8.7% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,764 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Sacramento City College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($7,374 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, SAC or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or SAC .
SAC vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAC or Sac City? 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 Sac City and SAC.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $1,500 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($7,500 vs. $10,500)
- SAC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($77 vs. $108)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/