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Overview |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
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 |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaffey College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 10,860 students)
Chaffey College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or MiraCosta College?
- Chaffey College and MiraCosta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Chaffey College than MiraCosta College ($9,312.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Chaffey College ($7,281 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chaffey College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than MiraCosta College (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chaffey College students is 7.1% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($5,595 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Chaffey College earn on average $2,300 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaffey College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/