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Overview |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 79% |
Admission |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
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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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Academics |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Fullerton College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 18,370 students)
Fullerton College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Fullerton College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Mt. SAC than Fullerton College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Fullerton College ($5,528 vs. $10,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 17.8% lower than costs at Fullerton College ($17,784 vs. $20,949)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than Mt. San Antonio College (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Fullerton College ($6,838 vs. $6,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton College or Mt. SAC? 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 Mt. SAC and Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,300)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fullerton College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/