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Overview |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,862 | 16,168 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grossmont.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,651 | $3,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,465 | $6,969 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 65% |
Admission |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
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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 | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $72 |
Diversity |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grossmont College | Delta | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Joaquin Delta College is larger than than Grossmont College based on total student enrollment (16,168 students vs. 12,862 students)
Grossmont College vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grossmont College or Delta?
- Grossmont College and Delta cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Grossmont College than San Joaquin Delta College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Joaquin Delta College than Grossmont College ($3,621 vs. $6,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 20.2% lower than costs at San Joaquin Delta College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Joaquin Delta College than Grossmont College (65% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Joaquin Delta College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($6,969 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Grossmont College or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or Grossmont College .
Grossmont College vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grossmont College or Delta? 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 Delta and Grossmont College.
- Graduates from Grossmont College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Delta graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,900)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,000)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Delta graduates. ($46 vs. $72)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/