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Overview |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Kentfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 4,283 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | marin.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $33,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $9,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 53% |
Admission |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
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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 |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $148 |
Diversity |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GCC | College of Marin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Glendale Community College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 4,283 students)
GCC vs. College of Marin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or College of Marin?
- College of Marin is 25% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at College of Marin than Glendale Community College ($9,750.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Glendale Community College than College of Marin ($8,849 vs. $9,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glendale Community College are 61.6% lower than costs at College of Marin ($20,563 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glendale Community College than College of Marin (67% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 27.1% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($7,262 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC 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 GCC .
GCC vs. College of Marin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC 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 GCC.
- Graduates from College of Marin earn on average $4,300 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/