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Overview |
GCC | Norco College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 89% |
Admission |
GCC | Norco 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 | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $82 |
Diversity |
GCC | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
GCC | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | Norco 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 Norco College based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 9,467 students)
GCC vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Norco College than Glendale Community College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than GCC ($5,871 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 4.5% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($19,674 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Glendale Community College (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glendale Community College students is 5% larger than aid received Norco College ($5,715 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or GCC .
GCC vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or Norco 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 Norco College and GCC.
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/