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Overview |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 81% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City 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 | San Jose City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $54 |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | San Jose City 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 San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 7,561 students)
Mt. SAC vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or San Jose City College?
- Mt. San Antonio College and San Jose City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Mt. SAC than San Jose City College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than San Jose City College ($5,528 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 1.9% lower than costs at San Jose City College ($17,784 vs. $18,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose City College than Mt. San Antonio College (81% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 23.6% larger than aid received San Jose City College ($6,838 vs. $5,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or San Jose City 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 Jose City College and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $4,900 more per year than San Jose City College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,200)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,250)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose City College graduates. ($46 vs. $54)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose City College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/