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Overview |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 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 |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
De Anza College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
De Anza 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
- De Anza College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (16,335 students vs. 10,860 students)
De Anza College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or MiraCosta College?
- De Anza College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at De Anza College than MiraCosta College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than De Anza College ($7,281 vs. $8,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at De Anza College are 11.5% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($20,250 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than De Anza College (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 7.5% larger than aid received De Anza College ($5,222 vs. $4,859)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza 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 De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $14,900 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former De Anza College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/