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Overview |
GCC | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 63% |
Admission |
GCC | West Valley 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 | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | West Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
GCC | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
GCC | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | West Valley 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 West Valley College based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 6,513 students)
GCC vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or West Valley College?
- West Valley 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 4.8% higher at West Valley College than Glendale Community College ($8,700.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than GCC ($5,468 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Valley College are 6.3% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($19,348 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glendale Community College than West Valley College (67% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($6,185 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or GCC .
GCC vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or West Valley 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 West Valley College and GCC.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $2,900 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Valley College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/