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Overview |
GCC | SAC | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
GCC | SAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCC | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $77 |
Diversity |
GCC | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
GCC | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | SAC | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 10,658 students)
GCC vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or SAC?
- Glendale Community College and SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at SAC than Glendale Community College ($8,712.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than GCC ($4,700 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Ana College are 6.5% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($19,302 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Glendale Community College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 29% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($7,374 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or GCC .
GCC vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or SAC? 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 SAC and GCC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $700 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,500)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/