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Overview |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 67% |
Admission |
Citrus 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 |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Citrus College than Modesto Junior College ($9,216.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than MJC ($5,493 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Modesto Junior College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Citrus College ($10,562 vs. $7,392)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from Modesto Junior College earn on average $100 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/