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Overview |
Canada College | GCC | ||
| Location | Redwood City, CA | Glendale, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,388 | 10,658 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canadacollege.edu | glendale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canada College | GCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,932 | $8,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $20,563 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $8,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
Canada College | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Canada College | GCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canada College | GCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Canada College | GCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Canada College | GCC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Canada College | GCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Glendale Community College is larger than than Canada College based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 5,388 students)
Canada College vs. GCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canada College or GCC?
- Canada College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Canada College than Glendale Community College ($8,932.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canada College than GCC ($4,420 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glendale Community College are 1.4% lower than costs at Canada College ($20,563 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canada College than Glendale Community College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canada College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($8,242 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, Canada College or GCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCC or Canada College .
Canada College vs. GCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canada College 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 Canada College.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $200 more per year than Canada College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $38,000)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canada College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/