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Overview |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,152 | 20,437 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,188 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,788 | $11,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $28,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,093 | $5,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,666 | $6,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 85% |
Admission |
MJC | Riverside City 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 | Oct 20, 2024 |
Academics |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $82 |
Diversity |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Riverside City College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Riverside City 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
- Riverside City College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (20,437 students vs. 17,152 students)
MJC vs. Riverside City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Riverside City College?
- Riverside City College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Riverside City College than Modesto Junior College ($11,190.00 vs. $8,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Riverside City College than MJC ($5,974 vs. $13,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 48.1% lower than costs at Riverside City College ($19,432 vs. $28,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Riverside City College than Modesto Junior College (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Riverside City College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Modesto Junior College ($6,082 vs. $3,666)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Riverside City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Riverside City College or MJC .
MJC vs. Riverside City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or Riverside 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 Riverside City College and MJC.
- Graduates from Riverside City College earn on average $2,000 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/