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Delta Merced College Laney College Berkeley City College Las Positas College Columbia Junior College Merritt College Chabot College City College of San Francisco| College of Alameda | Modesto Junior College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | 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 |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
College of Alameda | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | 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 College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than College of Alameda for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda ($12,904 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than Modesto Junior College (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 122.9% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($10,562 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $2,700 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/