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Overview |
Foothill College | Grossmont College | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 12,862 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | grossmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | Grossmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $6,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $5,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 64% |
Admission |
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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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $46 |
Diversity |
Foothill College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Foothill College | Grossmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grossmont College is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (12,862 students vs. 12,434 students)
Foothill College vs. Grossmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or Grossmont College?
- Foothill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Grossmont College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Foothill College than Grossmont College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than Foothill College ($6,651 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 36.8% lower than costs at Foothill College ($14,800 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Foothill College than Grossmont College (67% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grossmont College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Foothill College ($5,465 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or Grossmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grossmont College or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. Grossmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College 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 Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $21,200 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $4,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Foothill College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,972)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Foothill College graduates. ($46 vs. $92)
- More Foothill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grossmont College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/