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Overview |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 71% |
Admission |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
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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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 11,696 students)
Cypress College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or SCC?
- Cypress College and SCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Cypress College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than Cypress College ($6,529 vs. $7,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 50% lower than costs at Cypress College ($17,784 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cypress College than Santiago Canyon College (87% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cypress College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($7,377 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or SCC? 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 SCC and Cypress College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cypress College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/