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Overview |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,214 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccd.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,800 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,934 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,004 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Merced College | 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 |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Merced College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merced College | 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 Merced College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 10,214 students)
Merced College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merced College or MiraCosta College?
- Merced College and MiraCosta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at MiraCosta College than Merced College ($8,400.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than MiraCosta College ($6,934 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than MiraCosta College (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 34.1% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,004 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Merced College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Merced College .
Merced College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merced College 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 Merced College.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/