San Diego Christian College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
San Diego Christian College is a private nonprofit institution located in Santee, California with approximately 87 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 31% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $992 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers here raise serious red flags: only 24% of students graduate, and the freshman retention rate of just 13% suggests most students leave after their first year — a signal worth taking seriously before enrolling. For those who do finish, median earnings of $42,500 a decade out are modest relative to the $24,941 in typical debt, leaving little financial cushion. This may appeal to students specifically seeking a small, faith-based Christian environment, but the outcomes data makes it hard to recommend without a very clear, personal reason why this school over others.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (87 undergraduates).
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California State University-Long Beach
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San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public
University of California-San Diego
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University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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