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Orange Coast College Golden West College Fullerton College Skyline College De Anza College Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College Foothill College Saddleback College CSM Cerritos College| City College of San Francisco | Santa Ana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,134 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,548 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,029 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,569 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,559 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $77 |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | SAC | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than City College of San Francisco based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 16,134 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or SAC?
- Santa Ana College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at City College of San Francisco than Santa Ana College ($10,548.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than City College of San Francisco ($4,700 vs. $8,569)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City College of San Francisco are 1.4% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($19,029 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than Santa Ana College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 61.7% larger than aid received City College of San Francisco ($7,374 vs. $4,559)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco or SAC? 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 SAC and City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from City College of San Francisco earn on average $3,500 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Ana College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than City College of San Francisco graduates. ($7,500 vs. $8,250)
- SAC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than City College of San Francisco graduates. ($77 vs. $85)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of San Francisco students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/