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Overview |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
| Location | Oceanside, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,860 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miracosta.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,400 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,572 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,281 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,222 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
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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 |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $92 |
Diversity |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MiraCosta College | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 7,363 students)
MiraCosta College vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MiraCosta College or Shasta College?
- MiraCosta College and Shasta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at MiraCosta College than Shasta College ($8,400.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at MiraCosta College than Shasta College ($7,281 vs. $8,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 320.3% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($5,370 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than MiraCosta College (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shasta College students is 50.6% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,865 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, MiraCosta College or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or MiraCosta College .
MiraCosta College vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MiraCosta College or Shasta 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 Shasta College and MiraCosta College.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $900 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $32,100)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $4,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Shasta College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,966)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Shasta College graduates. ($46 vs. $92)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shasta College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/