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Overview |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
| Location | Oceanside, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,707 | 18,226 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miracosta.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,072 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,280 | $19,143 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,972 | $11,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,594 | $5,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 74% |
Admission |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
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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 |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $72 |
Diversity |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MiraCosta College | Delta | ||
| 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
- San Joaquin Delta College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (18,226 students vs. 11,707 students)
MiraCosta College vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MiraCosta College or Delta?
- San Joaquin Delta 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 the same at MiraCosta College as San Joaquin Delta College ($9,072.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Delta ($7,972 vs. $11,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Joaquin Delta College are 42.5% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($19,143 vs. $27,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than San Joaquin Delta College (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 3.9% larger than aid received San Joaquin Delta College ($5,594 vs. $5,386)
Which college is harder to get into, MiraCosta College or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or MiraCosta College .
MiraCosta College vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MiraCosta College or Delta? 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 Delta and MiraCosta College.
- Graduates from San Joaquin Delta College earn on average $1,900 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,000)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Delta graduates. ($46 vs. $72)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/