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Sierra College Saddleback College Orange Coast College Sac City SCC Fullerton College FLC SAC SMC CRC Cypress College Golden West College| American River College | Irvine Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,422 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | ivc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $5,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,913 | $7,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 63% |
Admission |
ARC | Irvine Valley 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 |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,233 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $126 | $62 |
Diversity |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
ARC | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
ARC | Irvine Valley 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
- American River College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (27,422 students vs. 10,464 students)
ARC vs. Irvine Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ARC or Irvine Valley College?
- Irvine Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than ARC for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Irvine Valley College than American River College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than ARC ($5,550 vs. $7,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American River College are 15.1% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,764 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American River College than Irvine Valley College (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 43.4% larger than aid received American River College ($7,047 vs. $4,913)
Which college is harder to get into, ARC or Irvine Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Irvine Valley College or ARC .
ARC vs. Irvine Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ARC or Irvine Valley 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 Irvine Valley College and ARC.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $4,600 more per year than ARC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,600)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $6,233 lower median federal student loan debt than ARC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $12,233)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ARC graduates. ($62 vs. $126)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ARC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/