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Overview |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Gilroy, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,484 | 11,707 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gavilan.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,444 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,184 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $27,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,607 | $7,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,637 | $5,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 79% |
Admission |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta 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 |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $46 |
Diversity |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Gavilan College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 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 | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (11,707 students vs. 5,484 students)
Gavilan College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gavilan College or MiraCosta College?
- Gavilan College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,444.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Gavilan College than MiraCosta College ($12,184.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gavilan College than MiraCosta College ($4,607 vs. $7,972)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College are 40.4% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($19,431 vs. $27,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than Gavilan College (79% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gavilan College students is 0.8% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($5,637 vs. $5,594)
Which college is harder to get into, Gavilan College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Gavilan College .
Gavilan College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gavilan 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 Gavilan College.
- Graduates from Gavilan College earn on average $600 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gavilan College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,500)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Gavilan College graduates. ($46 vs. $77)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/