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El Camino College-Compton Center ECC SMC| Imperial Valley College | Los Angeles Southwest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | lasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $9,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $7,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
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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 | Sep 12, 2024 |
Academics |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 34% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | Los Angeles Southwest 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
- Imperial Valley College is larger than than Los Angeles Southwest College based on total student enrollment (7,747 students vs. 4,913 students)
IVC vs. Los Angeles Southwest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Los Angeles Southwest College?
- Los Angeles Southwest College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than IVC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Los Angeles Southwest College than Imperial Valley College ($9,828.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Los Angeles Southwest College ($4,396 vs. $9,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Los Angeles Southwest College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Los Angeles Southwest College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Los Angeles Southwest College ($9,207 vs. $7,666)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or Los Angeles Southwest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Los Angeles Southwest College or IVC .
IVC vs. Los Angeles Southwest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College and IVC.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Southwest College earn on average $400 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($29,200 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/