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Overview |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
| Location | Kentfield, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,283 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marin.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $33,227 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,564 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 80% |
Admission |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
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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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,375 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Marin | RHC | ||
| 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
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (16,139 students vs. 4,283 students)
College of Marin vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Marin or RHC?
- College of Marin is 4.9% more expensive to attend than RHC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at RHC than College of Marin ($9,812.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than College of Marin ($6,099 vs. $9,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 86.9% lower than costs at College of Marin ($17,782 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than College of Marin (80% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 44.2% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($7,262 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Marin or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or College of Marin .
College of Marin vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Marin or RHC? 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 RHC and College of Marin.
- Graduates from College of Marin earn on average $4,000 more per year than RHC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,500)
- More RHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/