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Mt. SAC Pierce College Pasadena City College Chaffey College GCC SMC RHC Fullerton College Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons Los Angeles City College Moorpark College| Citrus College | Los Angeles Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Citrus College | Valley College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Valley Glen, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 15,037 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | lavc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $11,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $7,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 75% |
Admission |
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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 |
Citrus College | Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $87 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Citrus College | Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | 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
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Valley College?
- Los Angeles Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Valley College than Citrus College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Valley College ($5,493 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Los Angeles Valley College (80% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Los Angeles Valley College ($7,392 vs. $7,203)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valley College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or 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 Valley College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $8,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($56 vs. $87)
- More Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/