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Overview |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Torrance, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,944 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elcamino.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,944 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,090 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 74% |
Admission |
ECC | 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 |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ECC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- El Camino Community College District is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (19,944 students vs. 10,860 students)
ECC vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECC or MiraCosta College?
- El Camino Community College District 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 5.7% higher at MiraCosta College than El Camino Community College District ($8,400.00 vs. $7,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at El Camino Community College District than MiraCosta College ($6,090 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at El Camino Community College District are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than El Camino Community College District (74% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by El Camino Community College District students is 63.3% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($8,529 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, ECC or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or ECC .
ECC vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECC 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 ECC.
- Graduates from El Camino Community College District earn on average $3,400 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/