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Overview |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
| Location | Aptos, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,149 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrillo.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,375 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,992 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,872 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
Cabrillo College | 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 | Apr 9, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cabrillo College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than Cabrillo College based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 9,149 students)
Cabrillo College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrillo College or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Cabrillo College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Cabrillo College than Modesto Junior College ($8,472.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Modesto Junior College than Cabrillo College ($12,904 vs. $18,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 20.2% lower than costs at Cabrillo College ($17,784 vs. $21,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrillo College than Modesto Junior College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 79.9% larger than aid received Cabrillo College ($10,562 vs. $5,872)
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrillo College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Cabrillo College .
Cabrillo College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrillo College 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 Cabrillo College.
- Graduates from Cabrillo College earn on average $6,200 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/