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Overview |
Cypress College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $46 |
Diversity |
Cypress College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cypress College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 10,860 students)
Cypress College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or MiraCosta College?
- Cypress 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 7.7% higher at Cypress College than MiraCosta College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Cypress College ($7,281 vs. $7,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MiraCosta College are 18.2% lower than costs at Cypress College ($22,572 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cypress College than MiraCosta College (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cypress College students is 41.3% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,377 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress 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 Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $6,300 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cypress College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $9,500)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Cypress College graduates. ($46 vs. $98)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cypress College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/