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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,840 | 19,944 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | elcamino.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,704 | $7,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,917 | $6,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,622 | $8,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | N/A |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Antelope Valley College | ECC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- El Camino Community College District is larger than than Antelope Valley College based on total student enrollment (19,944 students vs. 11,840 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. ECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or ECC?
- Antelope Valley College and ECC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at ECC than Antelope Valley College ($7,944.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Antelope Valley College than ECC ($3,917 vs. $6,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antelope Valley College are 49.4% lower than costs at El Camino Community College District ($11,900 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Antelope Valley College than El Camino Community College District (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by El Camino Community College District students is 28.8% larger than aid received Antelope Valley College ($8,529 vs. $6,622)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or ECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECC or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. ECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley College or ECC? 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 ECC and Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from El Camino Community College District earn on average $1,900 more per year than Antelope Valley College graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,500)
- More ECC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Antelope Valley College students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/