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Overview |
GCC | MJC | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 67% |
Admission |
GCC | MJC | ||
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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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
GCC | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
GCC | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
GCC | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 10,658 students)
GCC vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at GCC than Modesto Junior College ($8,304.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Glendale Community College than MJC ($8,849 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 15.6% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,784 vs. $20,563)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Glendale Community College as Modesto Junior College (67% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($10,562 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or GCC .
GCC vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or MJC? 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 MJC and GCC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $4,200 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/