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Overview |
GCC | RHC | ||
| Location | Glendale, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,658 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glendale.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCC | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,304 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,563 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,849 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
GCC | RHC | ||
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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 20, 2024 |
Academics |
GCC | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCC | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
GCC | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
GCC | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCC | RHC | ||
| 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
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than GCC based on total student enrollment (16,139 students vs. 10,658 students)
GCC vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCC or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than GCC for in-state tuition ($1,316.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at RHC than Glendale Community College ($9,812.00 vs. $8,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than GCC ($6,099 vs. $8,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 15.6% lower than costs at Glendale Community College ($17,782 vs. $20,563)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than Glendale Community College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glendale Community College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($5,715 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, GCC or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or GCC .
GCC vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCC or RHC? 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 RHC and GCC.
- Graduates from Rio Hondo College earn on average $300 more per year than GCC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $38,200)
- More GCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/