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Overview |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 77% |
Admission |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
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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 | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GCC | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego City College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (12,144 students vs. 10,658 students)
GCC vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or San Diego City College?
- Glendale Community College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at GCC than San Diego City College ($8,304.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego City College than GCC ($6,933 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego City College are 15.6% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,789 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego City College than Glendale Community College (77% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($7,684 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or GCC .
GCC vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or San Diego City 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 San Diego City College and GCC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $5,000 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $33,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/