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Overview |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,134 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsf.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,548 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,029 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,569 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,559 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $46 |
Diversity |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
City College of San Francisco | Grossmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- City College of San Francisco is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (16,134 students vs. 12,862 students)
City College of San Francisco vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of San Francisco or Grossmont College?
- Grossmont College is ?% more expensive to attend than City College of San Francisco for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at City College of San Francisco than Grossmont College ($10,548.00 vs. $9,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than City College of San Francisco ($6,651 vs. $8,569)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 28.6% lower than costs at City College of San Francisco ($14,800 vs. $19,029)
- More students receive financial grant aid at City College of San Francisco than Grossmont College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grossmont College students is 19.9% larger than aid received City College of San Francisco ($5,465 vs. $4,559)
Which college is harder to get into, City College of San Francisco or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or City College of San Francisco .
City College of San Francisco vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of San Francisco 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 City College of San Francisco.
- Graduates from City College of San Francisco earn on average $2,800 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than City College of San Francisco graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,250)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than City College of San Francisco graduates. ($46 vs. $85)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of San Francisco students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/