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Overview |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Yucaipa, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,113 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | craftonhills.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,864 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,676 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,716 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 74% |
Admission |
CHC | MiraCosta 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 5,113 students)
CHC vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or MiraCosta College?
- Crafton Hills 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 17.4% higher at CHC than MiraCosta College ($9,864.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than CHC ($7,281 vs. $15,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crafton Hills College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than Crafton Hills College (74% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Crafton Hills College ($5,222 vs. $4,716)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or CHC .
CHC vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- Graduates from Crafton Hills College earn on average $5,400 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $33,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/