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Overview |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 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 |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Hartnell College than San Diego Mesa College ($8,970.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than San Diego Mesa College ($7,279 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than San Diego Mesa College (89% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 65.3% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,656 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,300)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/