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Overview |
Fresno City College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Fresno City College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $46 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Fresno City College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fresno City College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 10,860 students)
Fresno City College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or MiraCosta College?
- Fresno City 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 3.1% higher at Fresno City College than MiraCosta College ($8,664.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than MiraCosta College ($5,041 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 49.6% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($15,086 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than MiraCosta College (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 54.6% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($8,072 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City 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 Fresno City College.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $655 lower median federal student loan debt than MiraCosta College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $4,500)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than MiraCosta College graduates. ($39 vs. $46)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/