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San Diego Miramar College Grossmont College Southwestern College Palomar College San Diego City College El Camino College-Compton Center MiraCosta College SBCC ECC Cerritos College SMC Cuyamaca College| Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasc.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,271 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,666 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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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 | Sep 12, 2023 |
Academics |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $46 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Los Angeles Southwest College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 4,913 students)
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles Southwest College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Los Angeles Southwest College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego Mesa College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Los Angeles Southwest College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,828.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than Los Angeles Southwest College ($8,506 vs. $9,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Southwest College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Southwest College than San Diego Mesa College (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Southwest College students is 15.2% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($7,666 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College .
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Los Angeles Southwest College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,200)
- San Diego Mesa College and Los Angeles Southwest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($4,500 vs. $4,500)
- San Diego Mesa College and Los Angeles Southwest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($46 vs. $46)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles Southwest College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/