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Overview |
MJC | Delta | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,224 | 16,168 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,904 | $3,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,562 | $6,969 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 65% |
Admission |
MJC | Delta | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
MJC | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
MJC | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Delta | ||
| 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
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than Delta based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 16,168 students)
MJC vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Delta?
- San Joaquin Delta College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Delta than Modesto Junior College ($9,072.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Joaquin Delta College than MJC ($3,621 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Joaquin Delta College are 0% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Modesto Junior College than San Joaquin Delta College (67% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 51.6% larger than aid received San Joaquin Delta College ($10,562 vs. $6,969)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or MJC .
MJC vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC or Delta? 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 Delta and MJC.
- Graduates from San Joaquin Delta College earn on average $900 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/