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Overview |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | 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 |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
College of Alameda | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | 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 College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or MiraCosta College?
- College of Alameda 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 0.9% higher at College of Alameda than MiraCosta College ($8,472.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than College of Alameda ($7,281 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Alameda are 2.3% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($22,066 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than MiraCosta College (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 10.2% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($5,222 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $3,700 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/