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Overview |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 77% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | San Diego City College | ||
| 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
- Chaffey College is larger than than San Diego City College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 12,144 students)
Chaffey College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or San Diego City College?
- Chaffey College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Chaffey College than San Diego City College ($9,312.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego City College than Chaffey College ($6,933 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chaffey College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego City College ($17,784 vs. $17,789)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than San Diego City College (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 37.3% larger than aid received Chaffey College ($7,684 vs. $5,595)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or San Diego City 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 City College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Chaffey College earn on average $2,100 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $33,200)
- More Chaffey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/