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Overview |
GCC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,176 | 17,085 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $9,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,328 | $7,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,002 | $5,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 66% |
Admission |
GCC | Orange Coast 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 | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
GCC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
GCC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCC | Orange Coast 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
- Orange Coast College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (17,085 students vs. 11,176 students)
GCC vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or Orange Coast College?
- Glendale Community College and Orange Coast College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Orange Coast College than Glendale Community College ($9,888.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than GCC ($7,557 vs. $9,328)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 1.4% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($19,159 vs. $19,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glendale Community College than Orange Coast College (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glendale Community College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($6,002 vs. $5,299)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or GCC .
GCC vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and GCC.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $4,000 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Orange Coast College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/