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Overview |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Santa Maria, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,329 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hancockcollege.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,952 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,119 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,381 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta 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 |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $46 |
Diversity |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Allan Hancock College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than Allan Hancock College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 10,329 students)
Allan Hancock College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allan Hancock College or MiraCosta College?
- Allan Hancock College and MiraCosta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Allan Hancock College than MiraCosta College ($8,952.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allan Hancock College than MiraCosta College ($6,119 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allan Hancock College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allan Hancock College than MiraCosta College (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Allan Hancock College ($5,222 vs. $4,381)
Which college is harder to get into, Allan Hancock College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Allan Hancock College .
Allan Hancock College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allan Hancock College or MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College and Allan Hancock College.
- Graduates from Allan Hancock College earn on average $1,000 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allan Hancock College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $10,500)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Allan Hancock College graduates. ($46 vs. $108)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allan Hancock College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/