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Overview |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 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 |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or MiraCosta College?
- Citrus 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 9.7% higher at Citrus College than MiraCosta College ($9,216.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than MiraCosta College ($5,493 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than MiraCosta College (80% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 41.6% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,392 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from Citrus College earn on average $900 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Citrus College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citrus College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/