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Overview |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Modesto, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 16,224 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | mjc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $7,228 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $12,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $10,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 67% |
Admission |
Cypress 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 | Aug 25, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | MJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than Cypress College based on total student enrollment (16,224 students vs. 13,523 students)
Cypress College vs. MJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or MJC?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Cypress College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Cypress College than Modesto Junior College ($9,048.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than MJC ($7,421 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 50% lower than costs at Cypress College ($17,784 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cypress College than Modesto Junior College (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 43.2% larger than aid received Cypress College ($10,562 vs. $7,377)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or MJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MJC or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. MJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress 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 Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $5,300 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/