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Overview |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Moorpark, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 12,484 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | moorparkcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,092 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $3,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $4,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 82% |
Admission |
Pierce College | Moorpark 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $118 |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pierce College | Moorpark College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pierce College | Moorpark 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
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Moorpark College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 12,484 students)
Pierce College vs. Moorpark College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Moorpark College?
- Moorpark College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Pierce College for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Pierce College than Moorpark College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moorpark College than Pierce College ($3,978 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moorpark College are 3.1% lower than costs at Los Angeles Pierce College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moorpark College than Los Angeles Pierce College (82% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Moorpark College ($7,154 vs. $4,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce College or Moorpark College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moorpark College or Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Moorpark College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce College or Moorpark 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 Moorpark College and Pierce College.
- Graduates from Moorpark College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Pierce College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $39,800)
- Los Angeles Pierce College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moorpark College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $11,500)
- Pierce College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Moorpark College graduates. ($108 vs. $118)
- More Moorpark College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pierce College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/