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Overview |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,514 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merritt.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,108 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,350 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 74% |
Admission |
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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 |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $118 | $46 |
Diversity |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Merritt College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merritt 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 Merritt College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 6,514 students)
Merritt College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merritt College or MiraCosta College?
- Merritt 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 0.9% higher at Merritt College than MiraCosta College ($8,472.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Merritt College ($7,281 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merritt College are 2.3% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($22,066 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merritt College than MiraCosta College (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 55.9% larger than aid received Merritt College ($5,222 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Merritt College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Merritt College .
Merritt College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merritt 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 Merritt College.
- Graduates from Merritt College earn on average $6,800 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merritt College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $11,500)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Merritt College graduates. ($46 vs. $118)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/