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ARC CRC Sierra College Delta Woodland Community College Laney College SRJC FLC Sacramento State LMC Butte College| Sacramento City College | Shasta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,719 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,199 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,859 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Sac City | Shasta 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 |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $92 |
Diversity |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 7,363 students)
Sac City vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or Shasta College?
- Shasta College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Sac City than Shasta College ($9,480.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacramento City College than Shasta College ($7,199 vs. $8,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 230.8% lower than costs at Sacramento City College ($5,370 vs. $17,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than Sacramento City College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shasta College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($7,865 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or Sac City .
Sac City vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City or Shasta 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 Shasta College and Sac City.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,100)
- Shasta College students graduate with a $1,534 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($8,966 vs. $10,500)
- Shasta College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($92 vs. $108)
- More Shasta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/