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Overview |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,224 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,904 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,562 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 72% |
Admission |
MJC | Orange Coast 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Orange Coast College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Orange Coast College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 16,224 students)
MJC vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Orange Coast College?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Orange Coast College than Modesto Junior College ($8,664.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than MJC ($6,744 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Orange Coast College than Modesto Junior College (72% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($10,562 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or MJC .
MJC vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and MJC.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $8,200 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/