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Overview |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
| Location | Walnut, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,256 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsac.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,032 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,528 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,838 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Mt. SAC | Taft 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 | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mt. SAC | Taft College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 4,508 students)
Mt. SAC vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. SAC or Taft College?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Taft College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Mt. SAC than Taft College ($10,032.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Taft College ($5,528 vs. $7,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 154.8% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($6,980 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Mt. San Antonio College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Antonio College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Taft College ($6,838 vs. $6,530)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. SAC or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Mt. SAC .
Mt. SAC vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. SAC or Taft 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 Taft College and Mt. SAC.
- Graduates from Taft College earn on average $500 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/