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Overview |
Pierce College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 72% |
Admission |
Pierce College | Orange Coast 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 | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pierce College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $67 |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pierce College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pierce 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 Pierce College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 15,372 students)
Pierce College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Orange Coast College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Pierce College than Orange Coast College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than Pierce College ($6,744 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Los Angeles Pierce College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Orange Coast College than Los Angeles Pierce College (72% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($7,154 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce 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 Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce 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 Pierce College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Pierce College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,800)
- Orange Coast College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pierce College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $10,500)
- Orange Coast College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pierce College graduates. ($67 vs. $108)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pierce College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/