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Overview |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Gilroy, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,561 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gavilan.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,960 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,323 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
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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Academics |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $46 |
Diversity |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Gavilan College | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego City College is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (12,144 students vs. 4,561 students)
Gavilan College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gavilan College or San Diego City College?
- Gavilan College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at San Diego City College than Gavilan College ($7,440.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego City College than Gavilan College ($6,933 vs. $8,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego City College ($17,784 vs. $17,789)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gavilan College than San Diego City College (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Gavilan College ($7,684 vs. $4,323)
Which college is harder to get into, Gavilan College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Gavilan College .
Gavilan College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gavilan College or San Diego City 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 San Diego City College and Gavilan College.
- Graduates from Gavilan College earn on average $400 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $33,200)
- San Diego City College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gavilan College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,500)
- San Diego City College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gavilan College graduates. ($46 vs. $77)
- More Gavilan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/