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San Diego Miramar College Grossmont College Orange Coast College Southwestern College Golden West College Fullerton College Palomar College San Diego City College Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College MiraCosta College| Santa Ana College | San Diego Mesa College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Santa Ana, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,852 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sac.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,712 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,302 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,700 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,374 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 57% |
Admission |
SAC | 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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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $46 |
Diversity |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
SAC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SAC | San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 18,076 students)
SAC vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAC or San Diego Mesa College?
- Santa Ana College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at SAC than San Diego Mesa College ($8,712.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than San Diego Mesa College ($4,700 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Mesa College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,786 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than San Diego Mesa College (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 10.8% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($7,374 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, SAC 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 .
SAC vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAC 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.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $4,100 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,500)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,500)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($46 vs. $77)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa 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/