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Overview |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
| Location | San Pablo, CA | Los Altos Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,832 | 12,434 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | contracosta.edu | foothill.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,395 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $20,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,475 | $11,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,840 | $4,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
CCC | Foothill 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 |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,972 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $92 |
Diversity |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCC | Foothill College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than CCC based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 5,832 students)
CCC vs. Foothill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCC or Foothill College?
- Foothill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than CCC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Foothill College than Contra Costa College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Contra Costa College than Foothill College ($8,475 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Foothill College are 1.2% lower than costs at Contra Costa College ($20,250 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Contra Costa College than Foothill College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Contra Costa College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Foothill College ($4,840 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, CCC or Foothill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Foothill College or CCC .
CCC vs. Foothill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCC or Foothill 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 Foothill College and CCC.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $22,400 more per year than CCC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $37,000)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/