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Overview |
GCC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 57% |
Admission |
GCC | San Diego Mesa 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 | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
GCC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
GCC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GCC | San Diego Mesa 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 10,658 students)
GCC vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or San Diego Mesa College?
- Glendale Community College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at GCC than San Diego Mesa College ($8,304.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego Mesa College than GCC ($8,506 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Mesa College are 15.6% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,786 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glendale Community College than San Diego Mesa College (67% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($6,656 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or GCC .
GCC vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or San Diego Mesa 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 Mesa College and GCC.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $3,400 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Mesa 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/