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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Gilroy, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 4,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | gavilan.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $8,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $4,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 84% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan 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 the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $77 |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Gavilan College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 4,561 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Gavilan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Gavilan College?
- College of the Canyons and Gavilan College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at College of the Canyons than Gavilan College ($9,264.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Gavilan College ($6,185 vs. $8,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College 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 Gavilan College (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 31.4% larger than aid received Gavilan College ($5,682 vs. $4,323)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Gavilan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gavilan College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Gavilan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Gavilan 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 Gavilan College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $13,400 more per year than Gavilan College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $33,600)
- Gavilan College students graduate with a $2,697 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Canyons graduates. ($7,500 vs. $10,197)
- Gavilan College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Canyons graduates. ($77 vs. $105)
- More College of the Canyons graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/