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Overview |
MJC | RHC | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,224 | 16,139 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | riohondo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | RHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $9,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,904 | $6,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,562 | $5,037 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
MJC | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | RHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | RHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
MJC | RHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
MJC | RHC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | RHC | ||
| 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
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than RHC based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 16,139 students)
MJC vs. RHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or RHC?
- Rio Hondo College is 10% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,316.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at RHC than Modesto Junior College ($9,812.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rio Hondo College than MJC ($6,099 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rio Hondo College are 0% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,782 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rio Hondo College than Modesto Junior College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 109.7% larger than aid received Rio Hondo College ($10,562 vs. $5,037)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or RHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RHC or MJC .
MJC vs. RHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC 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 MJC.
- Graduates from Rio Hondo College earn on average $4,500 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/