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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | ivc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $5,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $7,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 63% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $62 |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 10,464 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Irvine Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Irvine Valley College?
- College of the Canyons and Irvine Valley College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Irvine Valley College than College of the Canyons ($9,768.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than College of the Canyons ($5,550 vs. $6,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Canyons are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Irvine Valley College (87% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 24% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($7,047 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Irvine Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $5,800 more per year than Irvine Valley College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $4,197 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Canyons graduates. ($6,000 vs. $10,197)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Canyons graduates. ($62 vs. $105)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Canyons students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/