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Overview |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 67% |
Admission |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
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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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than Foothill College based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 12,434 students)
Foothill College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or MJC?
- Foothill College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Foothill College than Modesto Junior College ($11,340.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Foothill College than MJC ($11,013 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 13.9% lower than costs at Foothill College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Foothill College as Modesto Junior College (67% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 145.6% larger than aid received Foothill College ($10,562 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or MJC? 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 MJC and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $25,400 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/