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Overview |
Bakersfield College | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $46 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | Grossmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 12,862 students)
Bakersfield College vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or Grossmont College?
- Bakersfield College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Grossmont College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Grossmont College than Bakersfield College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than Bakersfield College ($6,651 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 16.6% lower than costs at Bakersfield College ($14,800 vs. $17,253)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than Grossmont College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bakersfield College students is 10% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($6,010 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Grossmont College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,900)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $4,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,955)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($46 vs. $92)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/