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Overview |
Bakersfield College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 57% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Bakersfield College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $46 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
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| 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
- Bakersfield College is larger than than San Diego Mesa College based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 18,076 students)
Bakersfield College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Bakersfield College is 25% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Bakersfield College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,510.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than Bakersfield College ($8,506 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 3.1% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,253 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than San Diego Mesa College (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Bakersfield College ($6,656 vs. $6,010)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,900)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,955)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($46 vs. $92)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield 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/