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Overview |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | Imperial, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 7,747 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | imperial.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $6,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $4,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $9,207 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Golden West 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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Academics |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West College | IVC | ||
| 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
- Golden West College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 7,747 students)
Golden West College vs. IVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or IVC?
- Golden West 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 47.5% higher at Golden West College than Imperial Valley College ($9,768.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Golden West College ($4,396 vs. $5,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Golden West College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Golden West College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Golden West College ($9,207 vs. $8,623)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or IVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVC or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. IVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West 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 Golden West College.
- Graduates from Golden West College earn on average $8,200 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/