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Overview |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Imperial, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,992 | 8,111 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | imperial.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,714 | $7,471 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,730 | $2,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,660 | $9,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | IVC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (13,992 students vs. 8,111 students)
Cypress College vs. IVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or IVC?
- Cypress College and IVC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Cypress College than Imperial Valley College ($9,312.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Cypress College ($2,730 vs. $7,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 177.3% lower than costs at Cypress College ($7,471 vs. $20,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Cypress College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Cypress College ($9,323 vs. $7,660)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or IVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVC or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. IVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or IVC? 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 IVC and Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $10,500 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/