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Overview |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast 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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Academics |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $67 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Fresno City College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fresno City College is larger than than Orange Coast College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 16,614 students)
Fresno City College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or Orange Coast College?
- Fresno City College and Orange Coast College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Fresno City College as Orange Coast College ($8,664.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than Orange Coast College ($5,041 vs. $6,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 14.7% lower than costs at Orange Coast College ($15,086 vs. $17,297)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than Orange Coast College (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($8,072 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City College or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and Fresno City College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $2,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Orange Coast College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $6,500)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Orange Coast College graduates. ($39 vs. $67)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/