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Overview |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,747 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missioncollege.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,080 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,438 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,395 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,224 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 72% |
Admission |
Mission College | Orange Coast 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 |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mission College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Orange Coast College is larger than than Mission College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 5,747 students)
Mission College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mission College or Orange Coast College?
- Mission College is 25% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Mission College than Orange Coast College ($10,080.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than Mission College ($6,744 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 12.4% lower than costs at Mission College ($17,297 vs. $19,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Orange Coast College than Mission College (72% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Orange Coast College students is 3% larger than aid received Mission College ($6,411 vs. $6,224)
Which college is harder to get into, Mission College or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or Mission College .
Mission College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mission College or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and Mission College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $200 more per year than Mission College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mission College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/