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Chaffey College Citrus College Golden West College Irvine Valley College RHC Pasadena City College Fullerton College SAC Saddleback College SMC Cypress College De Anza College| Mt. San Antonio College | Orange Coast College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 72% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
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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 |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $67 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | Orange Coast 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Orange Coast College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 16,614 students)
Mt. SAC vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or Orange Coast College?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Mt. SAC than Orange Coast College ($10,032.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Orange Coast College ($5,528 vs. $6,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Orange Coast College (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($6,838 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,100)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Orange Coast College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,500)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Orange Coast College graduates. ($46 vs. $67)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt. SAC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/