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Overview |
Saddleback College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Mission Viejo, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,660 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saddleback.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saddleback College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,940 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,062 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
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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 |
Saddleback College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,120 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $63 | $82 |
Diversity |
Saddleback College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Saddleback College | Norco 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 9,467 students)
Saddleback College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saddleback College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than Saddleback College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Norco College than Saddleback College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Saddleback College ($5,871 vs. $6,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 4% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($19,674 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Saddleback College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($5,444 vs. $5,062)
Which college is harder to get into, Saddleback College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Saddleback College .
Saddleback College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saddleback College or Norco 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 Norco College and Saddleback College.
- Saddleback College students graduate with a $1,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($6,120 vs. $8,000)
- Saddleback College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($63 vs. $82)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/