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Overview |
Golden West College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 74% |
Admission |
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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 |
Golden West College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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 Golden West College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 10,053 students)
Golden West College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or MiraCosta College?
- Golden West College 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 16.3% higher at Golden West College than MiraCosta College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than MiraCosta College ($5,088 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than MiraCosta College (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 65.1% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($8,623 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West College 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 Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $4,000 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $984 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden West College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,484)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Golden West College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Golden West College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MiraCosta College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/