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Overview |
ARC | MJC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,422 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ARC | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,913 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 67% |
Admission |
ARC | MJC | ||
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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 |
ARC | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ARC | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,233 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $126 | N/A |
Diversity |
ARC | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
ARC | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ARC | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American River College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 16,224 students)
ARC vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ARC or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at ARC than Modesto Junior College ($9,480.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American River College than MJC ($7,730 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American River College are 0.1% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,764 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than Modesto Junior College (88% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 115% larger than aid received American River College ($10,562 vs. $4,913)
Which college is harder to get into, ARC or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or ARC .
ARC vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ARC or MJC? 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 MJC and ARC.
- Graduates from American River College earn on average $2,600 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/