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Overview |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
| Location | Pleasant Hill, CA | Kentfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,097 | 4,283 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dvc.edu | marin.edu | ||
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Costs |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $33,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,398 | $9,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,884 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 53% |
Admission |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
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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 |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $148 |
Diversity |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DVC | College of Marin | ||
| 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
- Diablo Valley College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (16,097 students vs. 4,283 students)
DVC vs. College of Marin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DVC or College of Marin?
- College of Marin is 7.1% more expensive to attend than DVC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at College of Marin than Diablo Valley College ($9,750.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Diablo Valley College than College of Marin ($7,398 vs. $9,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Diablo Valley College are 62.1% lower than costs at College of Marin ($20,493 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Diablo Valley College than College of Marin (70% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 87% larger than aid received Diablo Valley College ($7,262 vs. $3,884)
Which college is harder to get into, DVC or College of Marin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Marin or DVC .
DVC vs. College of Marin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DVC or College of Marin? 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 College of Marin and DVC.
- Graduates from Diablo Valley College earn on average $2,300 more per year than College of Marin graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,500)
- More DVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/