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Overview |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
| Location | Oceanside, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,860 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miracosta.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,400 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,572 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,281 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,222 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 80% |
Admission |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
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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 |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | N/A |
Diversity |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MiraCosta College | RHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rio Hondo College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (16,139 students vs. 10,860 students)
MiraCosta College vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MiraCosta College or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,316.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at RHC than MiraCosta College ($9,812.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than MiraCosta College ($6,099 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,782 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than MiraCosta College (80% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($5,222 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, MiraCosta College or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or MiraCosta College .
MiraCosta College vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MiraCosta College or RHC? 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 RHC and MiraCosta College.
- Graduates from Rio Hondo College earn on average $5,500 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RHC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/