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Pasadena City College Sierra College Sac City Valley College SMC Los Angeles City College FLC CRC Pierce College College of the Canyons Moorpark College Delta| American River College | Glendale Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ARC | GCC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Glendale, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,422 | 10,658 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | glendale.edu | ||
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Costs |
ARC | GCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $8,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $20,563 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $8,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,913 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 67% |
Admission |
ARC | GCC | ||
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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 |
ARC | GCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ARC | GCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,233 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $126 | N/A |
Diversity |
ARC | GCC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
ARC | GCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ARC | GCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American River College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 10,658 students)
ARC vs. GCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ARC or GCC?
- Glendale Community College is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at ARC than Glendale Community College ($9,480.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American River College than GCC ($7,730 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American River College are 15.8% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,764 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than Glendale Community College (88% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glendale Community College students is 16.3% larger than aid received American River College ($5,715 vs. $4,913)
Which college is harder to get into, ARC or GCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCC or ARC .
ARC vs. GCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ARC or GCC? 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 GCC and ARC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $1,600 more per year than ARC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,600)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ARC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/