CRC vs. Norco College

Comparable Facts

Compare Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, CA with Norco College in Norco, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Cosumnes River College is larger than Norco College based on total student enrollment (15,744 students vs. 11,351 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Cosumnes River College is located in Sacramento, CA (Large City setting); Norco College is in Norco, CA (Large Suburban setting).
• Cosumnes River College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. Norco College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Cosumnes River College 29:1; Norco College 29:1.

CRC vs. Norco College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, CRC or Norco College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cosumnes River College than Norco College ($8,043 vs. $8,534).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cosumnes River College are 17.4% lower than at Norco College ($22,086 vs. $26,740).
• Norco College is 10.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than CRC (about $140 more per year; $1,428.00 vs. $1,288.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.9% higher at CRC than at Norco College (about $118 more per year; $12,616.00 vs. $12,498.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Cosumnes River College than at Norco College (92% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 6.5% larger than aid received by Cosumnes River College students ($5,343 vs. $5,017).

CRC vs. Norco College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, CRC or Norco College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Norco College and CRC.

• Both colleges report an open admissions policy; selectivity can still vary by program or major.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: CRC - Open admission; Norco College - Open admission.

CRC vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for CRC and Norco College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Graduates from Cosumnes River College have median earnings of about $31,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Norco College.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Norco College graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than CRC graduates ($8,000 vs. $9,500).
• Among borrowers, Norco College graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than CRC graduates ($82 vs. $98).
• More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CRC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.