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Overview |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
LMC | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LMC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | 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 LMC based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 7,791 students)
LMC vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or MiraCosta College?
- Los Medanos College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at LMC than MiraCosta College ($8,988.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than LMC ($7,281 vs. $7,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Medanos College are 10.1% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($20,493 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than MiraCosta College (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($5,222 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or LMC .
LMC vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- Graduates from Los Medanos College earn on average $7,700 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/