| DVC vs. Mt. SAC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in California Community Colleges | Rankings* | #14 in California Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$1,312 California Residents $9,012 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$1,364 California Residents $10,212 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$3,529 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$4,928 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller16,097 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger26,256 |
| Larger6,735 | Online Student Population | Smaller6,419 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher46% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher8% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 766 | Number of faculties | 957 |
| Lower$89,932 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,273 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.