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Overview |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,218 | 10,787 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chabotcollege.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,640 | $11,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,076 | $22,312 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,975 | $6,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,439 | $5,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 74% |
Admission |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
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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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,875 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $82 |
Diversity |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chabot College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chabot College | Norco 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
- Chabot College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (12,218 students vs. 10,787 students)
Chabot College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chabot College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than Chabot College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Norco College than Chabot College ($11,190.00 vs. $8,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Chabot College ($6,147 vs. $7,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 3.4% lower than costs at Chabot College ($22,312 vs. $23,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chabot College than Norco College (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Chabot College ($5,992 vs. $5,439)
Which college is harder to get into, Chabot College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Chabot College .
Chabot College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chabot College or Norco 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 Norco College and Chabot College.
- Norco College students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Chabot College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $8,875)
- Norco College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Chabot College graduates. ($82 vs. $91)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chabot College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/