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Overview |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Kentfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 4,283 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | marin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $33,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $9,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 53% |
Admission |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $148 |
Diversity |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | College of Marin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 4,283 students)
Foothill College vs. College of Marin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or College of Marin?
- Foothill College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than College of Marin for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Foothill College than College of Marin ($11,340.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Marin than Foothill College ($9,564 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Foothill College are 64.1% lower than costs at College of Marin ($20,250 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Foothill College than College of Marin (67% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 68.9% larger than aid received Foothill College ($7,262 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College 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 Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. College of Marin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College 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 Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $16,900 more per year than College of Marin graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $42,500)
- Foothill College students graduate with a $5,403 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Marin graduates. ($8,972 vs. $14,375)
- Foothill College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than College of Marin graduates. ($92 vs. $148)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/