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Overview |
Hartnell College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 74% |
Admission |
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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 |
Hartnell College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hartnell College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell College | 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 Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or MiraCosta College?
- Hartnell College is 25% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Hartnell College than MiraCosta College ($8,970.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than MiraCosta College ($7,279 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 26.9% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($17,784 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than MiraCosta College (89% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,222 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Hartnell College earn on average $3,300 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $33,000)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/