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Overview |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 57% |
Admission |
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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 |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | San Diego Mesa 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Citrus College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Citrus College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,216.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than San Diego Mesa College ($5,493 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than San Diego Mesa College (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 11.1% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($7,392 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus 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 Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,900)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Citrus College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citrus College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/