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Overview |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
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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 | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | Mt. SAC | ||
| 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than IVC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Mt. SAC than Imperial Valley College ($10,032.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Mt. SAC ($4,396 vs. $5,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Mt. San Antonio College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Mt. San Antonio College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($9,207 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or IVC .
IVC vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or Mt. SAC? 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 Mt. SAC and IVC.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $10,300 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/