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Overview |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,384 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lahc.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,757 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,488 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $82 |
Diversity |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Harbor College | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Norco College is larger than than Harbor College based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 7,384 students)
Harbor College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harbor College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Harbor College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Norco College than Los Angeles Harbor College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Harbor College ($5,871 vs. $12,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Harbor College are 10.6% lower than costs at Norco College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Los Angeles Harbor College (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Harbor College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,488 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, Harbor College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Harbor College .
Harbor College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harbor 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 Harbor College.
- Los Angeles Harbor College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,000)
- Harbor College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($46 vs. $82)
- More Harbor College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/