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Riverside City College Chaffey College Mt. SAC SRJC City College of San Francisco Solano College CSM SAC| College of Marin | Norco College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
| Location | Kentfield, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,283 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marin.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $33,227 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,564 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 89% |
Admission |
College of Marin | 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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Academics |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,375 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $82 |
Diversity |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
College of Marin | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Marin | Norco 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
- Norco College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 4,283 students)
College of Marin vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Marin or Norco College?
- College of Marin and Norco College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Norco College than College of Marin ($11,334.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than College of Marin ($5,871 vs. $9,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 68.9% lower than costs at College of Marin ($19,674 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than College of Marin (89% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 33.4% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,262 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Marin or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or College of Marin .
College of Marin vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Marin 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 College of Marin.
- Norco College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Marin graduates. ($8,000 vs. $14,375)
- Norco College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than College of Marin graduates. ($82 vs. $148)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/