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Overview |
Bakersfield College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | ivc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $5,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $7,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 63% |
Admission |
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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 |
Bakersfield College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $62 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 10,464 students)
Bakersfield College vs. Irvine Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or Irvine Valley College?
- Bakersfield College is 25% more expensive to attend than Irvine Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Irvine Valley College than Bakersfield College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than Bakersfield College ($5,550 vs. $8,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 18.5% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,253 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than Irvine Valley College (95% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Bakersfield College ($7,047 vs. $6,010)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. Irvine Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $34,900)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $2,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $8,955)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($62 vs. $92)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College 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/