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Overview |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Kentfield, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 4,283 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | marin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $33,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $9,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 53% |
Admission |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $148 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | College of Marin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fullerton College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 4,283 students)
Fullerton College vs. College of Marin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or College of Marin?
- College of Marin is 25% more expensive to attend than Fullerton College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at College of Marin than Fullerton College ($9,750.00 vs. $9,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Marin than Fullerton College ($9,564 vs. $10,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fullerton College are 58.6% lower than costs at College of Marin ($20,949 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than College of Marin (87% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 11.7% larger than aid received Fullerton College ($7,262 vs. $6,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or College of Marin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Marin or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. College of Marin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton College or College of Marin? 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 College of Marin and Fullerton College.
- Graduates from College of Marin earn on average $5,200 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,300)
- More Fullerton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/