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Overview |
Hartnell College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
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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 |
Hartnell College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $82 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | 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 Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Norco College?
- Hartnell College and Norco College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Norco College than Hartnell College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Hartnell College ($5,871 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 10.6% lower than costs at Norco College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College as Norco College (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,444 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell College 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 Hartnell College.
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/