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Overview |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 72% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
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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 | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $67 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Orange Coast College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Orange Coast College?
- Citrus College and Orange Coast College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Citrus College than Orange Coast College ($9,216.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Orange Coast College ($5,493 vs. $6,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Orange Coast College (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($7,392 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Orange Coast College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Orange Coast College graduates. ($56 vs. $67)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/