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Overview |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | San Pablo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 5,832 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | contracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $8,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $8,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $4,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
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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 the Canyons | CCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | CCC | ||
| 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
- College of the Canyons is larger than than CCC based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 5,832 students)
College of the Canyons vs. CCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or CCC?
- Contra Costa College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than College of the Canyons for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at College of the Canyons than Contra Costa College ($9,264.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than CCC ($6,185 vs. $8,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Canyons are 15.2% lower than costs at Contra Costa College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Contra Costa College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 17.4% larger than aid received Contra Costa College ($5,682 vs. $4,840)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or CCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCC or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. CCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or CCC? 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 CCC and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $10,000 more per year than CCC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,000)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/