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Overview |
Columbia Junior College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Sonora, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gocolumbia.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia Junior College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,276 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,276 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,429 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 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 |
Columbia Junior College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Columbia Junior College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia Junior College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia Junior 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 Columbia Junior College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 2,349 students)
Columbia Junior College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia Junior College or MiraCosta College?
- Columbia College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,276.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at MiraCosta College than Columbia College ($8,400.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Columbia Junior College ($7,281 vs. $9,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 16.2% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($19,431 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than Columbia College (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 42.3% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,429 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia Junior College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Columbia Junior College .
Columbia Junior College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia Junior 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 Columbia Junior College.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Columbia Junior College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $30,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/