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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,840 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,704 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,917 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,622 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Antelope Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $46 |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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
- Antelope Valley College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (11,840 students vs. 10,860 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or MiraCosta College?
- Antelope Valley 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 9% higher at MiraCosta College than Antelope Valley College ($8,400.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antelope Valley College than MiraCosta College ($3,917 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antelope Valley College are 89.7% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($11,900 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antelope Valley College than MiraCosta College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antelope Valley College students is 26.8% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($6,622 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley 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 Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from Antelope Valley College earn on average $1,500 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $11,000)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Antelope Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $113)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Antelope Valley College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/