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Overview |
IVC | SBCC | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
IVC | SBCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
IVC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
IVC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
IVC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or SBCC?
- Imperial Valley College and SBCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at SBCC than Imperial Valley College ($8,760.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than SBCC ($4,396 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Santa Barbara City College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Santa Barbara City College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 104.8% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($9,207 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or IVC .
IVC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or SBCC? 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 SBCC and IVC.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $11,600 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/