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Overview |
College of the Canyons | ECC | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 19,944 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | elcamino.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | ECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $7,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $6,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $8,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 70% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | 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 the Canyons | ECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | ECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | ECC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | ECC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | 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 the Canyons based on total student enrollment (19,944 students vs. 18,075 students)
College of the Canyons vs. ECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or ECC?
- College of the Canyons and ECC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at College of the Canyons than El Camino Community College District ($9,264.00 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 the Canyons ($6,090 vs. $6,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at El Camino Community College District are 0% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than El Camino Community College District (87% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by El Camino Community College District students is 50.1% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($8,529 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or ECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECC or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. ECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons 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 the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $10,600 more per year than ECC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,400)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECC students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/