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Overview |
Grossmont College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,862 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grossmont.edu | ivc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grossmont College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,651 | $5,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,465 | $7,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
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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| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grossmont College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $62 |
Diversity |
Grossmont College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Grossmont College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grossmont College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grossmont College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,862 students vs. 10,464 students)
Grossmont College vs. Irvine Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grossmont College or Irvine Valley College?
- Grossmont College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Irvine Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Grossmont College than Irvine Valley College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than Grossmont College ($5,550 vs. $6,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grossmont College are 38.2% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($14,800 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grossmont College than Irvine Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Grossmont College ($7,047 vs. $5,465)
Which college is harder to get into, Grossmont 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 Grossmont College .
Grossmont College vs. Irvine Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grossmont 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 Grossmont College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Grossmont College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,200)
- Grossmont College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,000)
- Grossmont College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $62)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grossmont College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/