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Mt. SAC Valley College Moorpark College Pasadena City College SMC Chaffey College College of the Canyons Los Angeles Mission College RHC GCC Fullerton College Los Angeles City College| Citrus College | Los Angeles Pierce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Woodland Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 15,372 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | piercecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $7,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 70% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $108 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Pierce College | ||
| 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
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Pierce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Pierce College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Pierce College than Citrus College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Pierce College ($5,493 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Pierce College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Los Angeles Pierce College (80% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Los Angeles Pierce College ($7,392 vs. $7,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Pierce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pierce College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Pierce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Pierce 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 Pierce College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Pierce College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pierce College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $10,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Pierce College graduates. ($56 vs. $108)
- More Pierce College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/