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Overview |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 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 |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Fullerton College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | 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
- Fullerton College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 10,860 students)
Fullerton College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or MiraCosta College?
- Fullerton 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 11.7% higher at Fullerton College than MiraCosta College ($9,384.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Fullerton College ($7,281 vs. $10,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fullerton College are 7.7% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($20,949 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than MiraCosta College (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fullerton College students is 24.5% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($6,502 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Fullerton College earn on average $4,300 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fullerton 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/