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Valley College Moorpark College SMC College of the Canyons Los Angeles Mission College Riverside City College Chaffey College Pasadena City College GCC Mt. SAC Los Angeles City College El Camino College-Compton Center| Los Angeles Pierce College | Norco College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 89% |
Admission |
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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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $82 |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pierce College | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 9,467 students)
Pierce College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Pierce College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Norco College than Los Angeles Pierce College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Pierce College ($5,871 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Pierce College are 10.6% lower than costs at Norco College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Los Angeles Pierce College (89% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,154 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce College or Norco 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 Norco College and Pierce College.
- Norco College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pierce College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $10,500)
- Norco College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Pierce College graduates. ($82 vs. $108)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pierce College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/