MiraCosta vs. USC
Both MiraCosta College and University of Southern California are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and University of Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- USC's tuition ($68,237) is more expensive than MiraCosta ($9,120).
- USC's acceptance rate (10.02%) is lower than USC (10.02%).
- USC has higher yield (44.89%) than USC (44.89%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,510.
- USC's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than MiraCosta (22 to 1).
- USC (47,147 students) is larger than MiraCosta (11,707 students) with more enrolled students.
- USC ($44,920) has higher amount of financial aid than MiraCosta ($4,384).
- USC's graduation rate (92%) 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

University of Southern California
Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #23 National Universities, #4 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$68,237
Financial Aid
$44,920
Test Scores
1,510 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
10.02% Acceptance Rate
44.89% Yield
Enrollment
21,023 Undergraduate
26,124 Graduate
5,865 Online Students
Graduation Rate
92% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,442 Faculties (full-time)
14,965 Staffs (full-time)
$142,538 Faculty Salary
$88,866 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,908 annual charge
-8,500 capacity
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