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Overview |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,862 | 17,719 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grossmont.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,651 | $7,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,465 | $5,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $108 |
Diversity |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grossmont College | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 12,862 students)
Grossmont College vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grossmont College or Sac City?
- Grossmont College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Grossmont College than Sacramento City College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than Sac City ($6,651 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 20% lower than costs at Sacramento City College ($14,800 vs. $17,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than Grossmont College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacramento City College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($5,859 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Grossmont College or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or Grossmont College .
Grossmont College vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grossmont College or Sac City? 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 City and Grossmont College.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $800 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,500)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($46 vs. $108)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/