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Overview |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Porterville, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 4,113 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | portervillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $9,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $7,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $8,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | Porterville 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 | Porterville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | Porterville College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Porterville College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 4,113 students)
Mt. SAC vs. Porterville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or Porterville College?
- Porterville 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 5.5% higher at Mt. SAC than Porterville College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Porterville College ($5,528 vs. $7,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Porterville College are 3.1% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Porterville College than Mt. San Antonio College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Porterville College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($8,638 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or Porterville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Porterville College or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. Porterville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or Porterville 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 Porterville College and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Porterville College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $31,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/