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DVC Riverside City College Chaffey College Mt. SAC Las Positas College Delta Sac City SAC| Los Medanos College | Norco College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LMC | Norco College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
LMC | Norco 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $82 |
Diversity |
LMC | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
LMC | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | 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
- Norco College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 7,791 students)
LMC vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or Norco College?
- Norco College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than LMC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Norco College than Los Medanos College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than LMC ($5,871 vs. $7,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 4.2% lower than costs at Los Medanos College ($19,674 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Los Medanos College (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($5,444 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or LMC .
LMC vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- More LMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/