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Overview |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,111 | 11,707 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,968 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,471 | $27,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $2,730 | $7,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,323 | $5,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
IVC | MiraCosta 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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Academics |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (11,707 students vs. 8,111 students)
IVC vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or MiraCosta College?
- Imperial Valley College and MiraCosta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at MiraCosta College than Imperial Valley College ($9,072.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than MiraCosta College ($2,730 vs. $7,972)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 265.1% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($7,471 vs. $27,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than MiraCosta College (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 66.7% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($9,323 vs. $5,594)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or IVC .
IVC vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College and IVC.
- Graduates from MiraCosta College earn on average $4,200 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/