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Overview |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | Oceanside, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,860 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miracosta.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,400 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,572 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,281 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,222 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $54 |
Diversity |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MiraCosta College | San Jose City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 7,561 students)
MiraCosta College vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MiraCosta College or San Jose City College?
- San Jose City 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 12% higher at San Jose City College than MiraCosta College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than San Jose City College ($7,281 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose City College are 24.5% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($18,126 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose City College than MiraCosta College (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Jose City College students is 5.9% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($5,531 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, MiraCosta College or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or MiraCosta College .
MiraCosta College vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MiraCosta College or San Jose City 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 San Jose City College and MiraCosta College.
- Graduates from San Jose City College earn on average $1,200 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,250)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose City College graduates. ($46 vs. $54)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose City College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/