Long Beach City College (LBCC) vs Glendale CC

Long Beach City College and Glendale Community College, both esteemed institutions in California, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share similarities, each college possesses unique characteristics that cater to different academic aspirations and preferences. Long Beach City College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Glendale Community College maintains a slightly more selective admissions process. In terms of popular majors, Long Beach City College excels in liberal arts and humanities, while Glendale Community College shines in STEM fields. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which college aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and successful educational journey.

	Glendale Community College	Long Beach City College
Overview
Location	Glendale, California	Long Beach, California
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	68.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,313 Out of state: $30,673	In state: $24,695 Out of state: $34,583
Average net price	$7,823	$6,550
Tuition	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $7,464	In state: $1,472 Out of state: $11,360
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	69.0% Average amount $5,851	92.0% Average amount $6,033
Students receiving federal student loan	1.0% Average amount $3,707	0.0% Average amount $6,520
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	11,398 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%	21,500 Men 43.2% Women 56.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	5.4%	3.3%
International students	2.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Social Sciences Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Liberal Arts Business Social Sciences Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	24:1	27:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.8%	22.3%
Dropout rate	36.1%	46.1%
Transferred out	8.0%	9.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $72,631 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $17,958 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	N/A

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