MiraCosta vs. SCU
Both MiraCosta College and Santa Clara University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and Santa Clara University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SCU's tuition ($59,241) is more expensive than MiraCosta ($9,120).
- SCU's acceptance rate (43.84%) is lower than SCU (43.84%).
- SCU has higher yield (18.79%) than SCU (18.79%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,420.
- SCU's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than MiraCosta (22 to 1).
- MiraCosta (11,707 students) is larger than SCU (9,340 students) with more enrolled students.
- SCU ($29,147) has higher amount of financial aid than MiraCosta ($4,384).
- SCU's graduation rate (88%) is higher than MiraCosta (41%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,152 In-State
$9,120 out-of-state
$9,120 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,384
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11,707 (All undergraduate)
5,761 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
159 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$123,870 Faculty Salary
$106,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,241
Financial Aid
$29,147
Test Scores
1,420 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
43.84% Acceptance Rate
18.79% Yield
Enrollment
6,249 Undergraduate
3,091 Graduate
385 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
680 Faculties (full-time)
1,720 Staffs (full-time)
$121,203 Faculty Salary
$97,916 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-3,797 capacity
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