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Overview |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
| Location | Norwalk, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,469 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cerritos.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,248 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,812 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,660 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 67% |
Admission |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
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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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cerritos College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cerritos College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (19,469 students vs. 16,224 students)
Cerritos College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cerritos College or MJC?
- Cerritos College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Cerritos College than Modesto Junior College ($10,248.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cerritos College than MJC ($3,812 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 0% lower than costs at Cerritos College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cerritos College than Modesto Junior College (86% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Cerritos College ($10,562 vs. $7,660)
Which college is harder to get into, Cerritos College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Cerritos College .
Cerritos College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cerritos College or MJC? 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 MJC and Cerritos College.
- Graduates from Cerritos College earn on average $1,000 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/