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Overview |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Santa Rosa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,614 | 15,552 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | orangecoastcollege.edu | santarosa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,234 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,297 | $18,726 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,744 | $10,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,411 | $5,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 79% |
Admission |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
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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 | SRJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $82 |
Diversity |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Orange Coast College | SRJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Orange Coast College is larger than than SRJC based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 15,552 students)
Orange Coast College vs. SRJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Orange Coast College or SRJC?
- Santa Rosa Junior College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,242.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at SRJC than Orange Coast College ($9,234.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than SRJC ($6,744 vs. $10,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 8.3% lower than costs at Santa Rosa Junior College ($17,297 vs. $18,726)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Rosa Junior College than Orange Coast College (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Orange Coast College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Santa Rosa Junior College ($6,411 vs. $5,219)
Which college is harder to get into, Orange Coast College or SRJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SRJC or Orange Coast College .
Orange Coast College vs. SRJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Orange Coast College or SRJC? 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 SRJC and Orange Coast College.
- Graduates of Orange Coast College and SRJC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,200 vs. $42,200)
- Orange Coast College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SRJC graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,000)
- Orange Coast College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SRJC graduates. ($67 vs. $82)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SRJC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/