Palm Beach State vs Mt San Jacinto Community College District (MSJC)

Palm Beach State College and Mt San Jacinto Community College District, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking a solid foundation for their academic and professional pursuits. While both colleges share a commitment to providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects. Palm Beach State College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Mt San Jacinto Community College District maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Palm Beach State College hosts a larger and more diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant cultural tapestry of its surrounding community. Mt San Jacinto Community College District, on the other hand, has a smaller student population, fostering a more intimate learning environment. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and other essential factors, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Mt San Jacinto Community College District	Palm Beach State College
Overview
Location	San Jacinto, California	Lake Worth, Florida
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees		$40
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,825 Out of state: $33,695	In state: $25,730 Out of state: $33,590
Average net price	$7,704	$9,277
Tuition	In state: $1,380 Out of state: $11,250	In state: $3,030 Out of state: $10,890
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $4,710	64.0% Average amount $6,419
Students receiving federal student loan		5.0% Average amount $3,961
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,035 Men 40.0% Women 60.0%	24,151 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.6%	1.1%
International students	N/A	0.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California	Florida New Jersey New York Georgia New Hampshire

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Business Social Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	27:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	30.4%	41.8%
Dropout rate	45.4%	39.1%
Transferred out	11.5%	14.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,587 Year 2: $13,702 Year 3: N/A Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,815 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,288 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $71,944 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,156 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $49,515 Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,389 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,782 Year 2: $55,151 Year 3: $58,990 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,528 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $55,899 Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $42,771 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $50,972 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $48,009 Year 2: $36,132 Year 3: $47,292 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $50,421 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,091 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $36,340 Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $41,715 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $40,054 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,424 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $39,824 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,331 Year 2: $36,039 Year 3: $39,594

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