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Overview |
Hartnell College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 72% |
Admission |
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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 |
Hartnell College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell 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
- Orange Coast College is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Orange Coast College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Hartnell College than Orange Coast College ($8,970.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than Hartnell College ($6,744 vs. $7,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Hartnell College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Orange Coast College (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Orange Coast College students is 59.2% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($6,411 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,300)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/