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Overview |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 67% |
Admission |
Fullerton 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 |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fullerton College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (18,370 students vs. 16,224 students)
Fullerton College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Fullerton College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Fullerton College than Modesto Junior College ($9,384.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fullerton College than MJC ($10,073 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 17.8% lower than costs at Fullerton College ($17,784 vs. $20,949)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than Modesto Junior College (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Fullerton College ($10,562 vs. $6,502)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Fullerton College earn on average $3,300 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/