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SMC Irvine Valley College Fullerton College SAC Orange Coast College Saddleback College ECC Cypress College Los Angeles City College Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College SBCC| West Los Angeles College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Location | Culver City, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,656 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wlac.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,800 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,951 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 71% |
Admission |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Los Angeles College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Santiago Canyon College is larger than than West Los Angeles College based on total student enrollment (11,696 students vs. 8,656 students)
West Los Angeles College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Los Angeles College or SCC?
- West Los Angeles College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at West Los Angeles College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than West Los Angeles College ($6,529 vs. $11,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 0% lower than costs at West Los Angeles College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santiago Canyon College than West Los Angeles College (71% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Los Angeles College students is 36.3% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($6,951 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, West Los Angeles College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or West Los Angeles College .
West Los Angeles College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Los Angeles College or SCC? 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 SCC and West Los Angeles College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Los Angeles College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/