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Overview |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
| Location | Oceanside, CA | Santa Rosa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,860 | 15,552 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miracosta.edu | santarosa.edu | ||
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Costs |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,400 | $9,234 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,572 | $18,726 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,281 | $10,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,222 | $5,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 79% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $82 |
Diversity |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MiraCosta College | SRJC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Rosa Junior College is larger than than MiraCosta College based on total student enrollment (15,552 students vs. 10,860 students)
MiraCosta College vs. SRJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MiraCosta College or SRJC?
- Santa Rosa Junior College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than MiraCosta College for in-state tuition ($1,242.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at SRJC than MiraCosta College ($9,234.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than SRJC ($7,281 vs. $10,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Rosa Junior College are 20.5% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($18,726 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Rosa Junior College than MiraCosta College (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MiraCosta College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Santa Rosa Junior College ($5,222 vs. $5,219)
Which college is harder to get into, MiraCosta College or SRJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SRJC or MiraCosta College .
MiraCosta College vs. SRJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MiraCosta College or SRJC? 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 SRJC and MiraCosta College.
- Graduates from Santa Rosa Junior College earn on average $9,200 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SRJC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,000)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SRJC graduates. ($46 vs. $82)
- More SRJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MiraCosta College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/