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ARC MJC CRC Las Positas College Sierra College Woodland Community College SRJC San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia FLC LMC De Anza College Sacramento State| Sacramento City College | San Joaquin Delta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sac City | Delta | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,719 | 16,168 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,199 | $3,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,859 | $6,969 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 65% |
Admission |
Sac City | Delta | ||
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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 |
Sac City | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sac City | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $72 |
Diversity |
Sac City | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Sac City | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | Delta | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than Delta based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 16,168 students)
Sac City vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or Delta?
- San Joaquin Delta College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Sac City than San Joaquin Delta College ($9,480.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Joaquin Delta College than Sac City ($3,621 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 0.1% lower than costs at San Joaquin Delta College ($17,764 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than San Joaquin Delta College (89% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Joaquin Delta College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($6,969 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or Sac City .
Sac City vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City or Delta? 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 Delta and Sac City.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Delta graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,900)
- San Joaquin Delta College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($7,000 vs. $10,500)
- Delta graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($72 vs. $108)
- More Sac City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/