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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,840 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,704 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,917 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,622 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
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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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| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $46 |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Antelope Valley College | Grossmont 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
- Grossmont College is larger than than Antelope Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,862 students vs. 11,840 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or Grossmont College?
- Grossmont College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Antelope Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Grossmont College than Antelope Valley College ($9,800.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antelope Valley College than Grossmont College ($3,917 vs. $6,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antelope Valley College are 24.4% lower than costs at Grossmont College ($11,900 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antelope Valley College than Grossmont College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antelope Valley College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($6,622 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley College or Grossmont 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 Grossmont College and Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from Grossmont College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Antelope Valley College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,500)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $11,000)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $113)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Antelope Valley College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/