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Overview |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 19,944 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | elcamino.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $7,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $6,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $8,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 70% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
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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 27, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | ECC | ||
| 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
- El Camino Community College District is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (19,944 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. ECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or ECC?
- College of Alameda and ECC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at College of Alameda than El Camino Community College District ($8,472.00 vs. $7,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at El Camino Community College District than College of Alameda ($6,090 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at El Camino Community College District are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than El Camino Community College District (84% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by El Camino Community College District students is 80% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($8,529 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or ECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECC or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. ECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or ECC? 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 ECC and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $300 more per year than ECC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,400)
- More College of Alameda graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECC students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/