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Overview |
GCC | Merced College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 10,214 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | mccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | Merced College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $6,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $7,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 95% |
Admission |
GCC | Merced 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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Academics |
GCC | Merced College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | Merced College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
GCC | Merced College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
GCC | Merced College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | Merced College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Glendale Community College is larger than than Merced College based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 10,214 students)
GCC vs. Merced College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or Merced College?
- Glendale Community College and Merced College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at GCC than Merced College ($8,304.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than GCC ($6,934 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 15.6% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,784 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Glendale Community College (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($7,004 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or Merced College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merced College or GCC .
GCC vs. Merced College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or Merced 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 Merced College and GCC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/