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Overview |
GCC | IVC | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Imperial, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 7,747 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | imperial.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | IVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $6,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $9,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $4,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $9,207 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
GCC | IVC | ||
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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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Academics |
GCC | IVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | IVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
GCC | IVC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
GCC | IVC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | IVC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Glendale Community College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (10,658 students vs. 7,747 students)
GCC vs. IVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or IVC?
- Glendale Community College and IVC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at GCC than Imperial Valley College ($8,304.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than GCC ($4,396 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 106.9% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($9,940 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Glendale Community College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Glendale Community College ($9,207 vs. $5,715)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or IVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVC or GCC .
GCC vs. IVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or IVC? 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 IVC and GCC.
- Graduates from Glendale Community College earn on average $9,400 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/