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Overview |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,862 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grossmont.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,651 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,465 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 64% |
Admission |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
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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 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $98 |
Diversity |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grossmont College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grossmont College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (12,862 students vs. 12,675 students)
Grossmont College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grossmont College or SBCC?
- Grossmont College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Grossmont College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,800.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grossmont College than SBCC ($6,651 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 20.2% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grossmont College as Santa Barbara City College (64% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grossmont College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($5,465 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Grossmont College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Grossmont College .
Grossmont College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grossmont College or SBCC? 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 SBCC and Grossmont College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,500)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($46 vs. $98)
- More Grossmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/