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Selected Colleges Comparison

Total CostsUndergraduateGraduateLiving Costs

Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,257 when living on campus and $32,512 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,833 when living on campus and $43,088 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2024 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
MiraCosta College $1,152$9,120 $938 - $31,708
California State University Maritime Academy $7,672$19,552 $1,032 $21,358 $22,613
California State University-Fullerton $7,073$18,953 $965 $22,602 $24,383
North Orange County Community College District no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of California-System Administration Central Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$5,299$15,875$978$21,980$26,235

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,299 for in-state students and $15,875 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,552 and MiraCosta College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,120 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
MiraCosta College $1,152$8,448$1,152$9,120
California State University Maritime Academy $7,116$18,996$7,672$19,552
California State University-Fullerton $7,007$18,887$7,073$18,953
North Orange County Community College District no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of California-System Administration Central Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$5,092$15,444$5,299$15,875

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,507 for state residents and $18,011 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-Fullerton requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,680 and California State University-Fullerton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name2022-20232023-2024
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
MiraCosta College The graduate tuition information is not available.
California State University Maritime Academy The graduate tuition information is not available.
California State University-Fullerton $8,441$17,945$8,507$18,011
North Orange County Community College District no longer opens and does not accept applicants
University of California-System Administration Central Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office no longer opens and does not accept applicants
Average$8,441$17,945$8,507$18,011

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $21,980 when a student lives on campus and $26,235 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
MiraCosta College
-- $27,280$4,428-
California State University Maritime Academy
$13,976$7,382 $13,852$8,761-
California State University-Fullerton
$18,348$4,254 $18,464$5,919-
North Orange County Community College District no recent data available (probably not active)
University of California-System Administration Central Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Rancho Santiago Community College District Office no recent data available (probably not active)
Average$16,162 $5,818$19,865 $6,369-