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Overview |
MJC | SBCC | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,152 | 12,345 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,188 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,788 | $9,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,093 | $12,883 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,666 | $5,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 37% |
Admission |
MJC | SBCC | ||
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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 19, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 35:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
MJC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
MJC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (17,152 students vs. 12,345 students)
MJC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or SBCC?
- Modesto Junior College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,188.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at SBCC than Modesto Junior College ($9,528.00 vs. $8,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Barbara City College than MJC ($12,883 vs. $13,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 4.1% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($19,432 vs. $20,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Modesto Junior College than Santa Barbara City College (78% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Barbara City College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Modesto Junior College ($5,483 vs. $3,666)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or MJC .
MJC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or SBCC? 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 SBCC and MJC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $6,400 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/