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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 64% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $46 |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Grossmont College | ||
| 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 Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 12,862 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Grossmont College?
- Grossmont 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 5.8% higher at Grossmont College than College of the Canyons ($9,800.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Grossmont College ($6,185 vs. $6,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 20.2% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Grossmont College (87% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Canyons students is 4% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($5,682 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Grossmont 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 Grossmont College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $8,800 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $5,697 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Canyons graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,197)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Canyons graduates. ($46 vs. $105)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Canyons students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/