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Overview |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
Hartnell 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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Academics |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Mt. SAC?
- Hartnell College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Mt. SAC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Mt. SAC than Hartnell College ($10,032.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Hartnell College ($5,528 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 0% lower than costs at Hartnell College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Mt. San Antonio College (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 69.8% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,838 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,300)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/