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Overview |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Temecula, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 90 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | golfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $14,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $14,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $28,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $4,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 16% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
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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 |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $124 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 99% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than PGCC based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 90 students)
Mt. SAC vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or PGCC?
- Professional Golfers Career College is 1,061.5% more expensive to attend than Mt. SAC for in-state tuition ($14,960.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at PGCC than Mt. San Antonio College ($14,960.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than PGCC ($5,528 vs. $28,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Professional Golfers Career College are 85.2% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($9,600 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Professional Golfers Career College (79% vs. 16%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 68.1% larger than aid received Professional Golfers Career College ($6,838 vs. $4,069)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Professional Golfers Career College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $39,100)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PGCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $12,000)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than PGCC graduates. ($46 vs. $124)
- More PGCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt. SAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/