MiraCosta vs. the People

Both MiraCosta College and University of the People are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and University of the People with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • MiraCosta's tuition ($9,120) is more expensive than the People ($1,200).
  • MiraCosta's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than the People (23 to 1).
  • the People (34,192 students) is larger than MiraCosta (10,860 students) with more enrolled students.
  • MiraCosta ($4,152) has higher amount of financial aid than the People ($422).
  • MiraCosta's graduation rate (42%) is higher than the People (27%).
MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College

Public, 4 years • Oceanside, CA #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,152 In-State
$9,120 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,152
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
10,860 (All undergraduate)
6,118 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
180 Faculties (full-time)
523 Staffs (full-time)
$123,870 Faculty Salary
$106,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
University of the People

University of the People

Private, 4 years • Pasadena, CA #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$1,200
Financial Aid
$422
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
27,220 Undergraduate
6,972 Graduate
34,192 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
23 Staffs (full-time)
$76,865 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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