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Overview |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,862 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grossmont.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,651 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,465 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 79% |
Admission |
Grossmont College | Mt. 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $46 |
Diversity |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grossmont College | Mt. SAC | ||
| 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 12,862 students)
Grossmont College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grossmont College or Mt. SAC?
- Grossmont College and Mt. SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Mt. SAC than Grossmont College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Grossmont College ($5,528 vs. $6,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 20.2% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Grossmont College (79% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($6,838 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Grossmont College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Grossmont College .
Grossmont College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grossmont College or Mt. 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 Mt. SAC and Grossmont College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $900 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $38,200)
- Mt. San Antonio College and Grossmont College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($4,500 vs. $4,500)
- Mt. San Antonio College and Grossmont College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($46 vs. $46)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grossmont College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/