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Overview |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,614 | 6,122 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | orangecoastcollege.edu | berkeleycitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,297 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,744 | $13,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,411 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 70% |
Admission |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley 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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Academics |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | N/A |
Diversity |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Orange Coast College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Orange Coast College is larger than than Berkeley City College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 6,122 students)
Orange Coast College vs. Berkeley City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Orange Coast College or Berkeley City College?
- Orange Coast College and Berkeley City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Orange Coast College than Berkeley City College ($8,664.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than Berkeley City College ($6,744 vs. $13,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 27.6% lower than costs at Berkeley City College ($17,297 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Orange Coast College than Berkeley City College (72% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Orange Coast College students is 62.7% larger than aid received Berkeley City College ($6,411 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, Orange Coast College or Berkeley City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley City College or Orange Coast College .
Orange Coast College vs. Berkeley City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Orange Coast College or Berkeley 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 Berkeley City College and Orange Coast College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Berkeley City College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,200)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley City College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/