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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 5,747 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | missioncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $10,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $8,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $6,224 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 70% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
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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 |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Mission College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Mission 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
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Mission College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 5,747 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Mission College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Mission College?
- Mission College is 25% more expensive to attend than College of the Canyons for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Mission College than College of the Canyons ($10,080.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Mission College ($6,185 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Canyons are 9.3% lower than costs at Mission College ($17,784 vs. $19,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Mission College (87% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mission College students is 9.5% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($6,224 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Mission College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mission College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Mission College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Mission 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 Mission College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $5,000 more per year than Mission College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,000)
- More Mission College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Canyons students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/