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Overview |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,376 | 11,707 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltcc.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,116 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,052 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,751 | $27,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,384 | $7,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,906 | $5,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 79% |
Admission |
LTCC | 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 |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
LTCC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LTCC | 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
- MiraCosta College is larger than than LTCC based on total student enrollment (11,707 students vs. 3,376 students)
LTCC vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LTCC or MiraCosta College?
- Lake Tahoe Community College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,116.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at LTCC than MiraCosta College ($11,052.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than LTCC ($7,972 vs. $14,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Tahoe Community College are 132.2% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($11,751 vs. $27,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than Lake Tahoe Community College (79% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 14% larger than aid received Lake Tahoe Community College ($5,594 vs. $4,906)
Which college is harder to get into, LTCC or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or LTCC .
LTCC vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LTCC 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 LTCC.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $1,900 more per year than LTCC graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/