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Overview |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | Pleasant Hill, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,097 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dvc.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,398 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,884 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 64% |
Admission |
DVC | 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 |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
DVC | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DVC | 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
- Diablo Valley College is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (16,097 students vs. 12,862 students)
DVC vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DVC or Grossmont College?
- Diablo Valley College and Grossmont College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Grossmont College than Diablo Valley College ($9,800.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than DVC ($6,651 vs. $7,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 38.5% lower than costs at Diablo Valley College ($14,800 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Diablo Valley College than Grossmont College (70% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grossmont College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Diablo Valley College ($5,465 vs. $3,884)
Which college is harder to get into, DVC or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or DVC .
DVC vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DVC 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 DVC.
- Graduates from Diablo Valley College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,200)
- More DVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grossmont College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/