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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,994 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,944 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,671 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,189 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,363 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 90% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $72 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Irvine Valley College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (11,994 students vs. 9,208 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo 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 3.6% higher at CSM than Irvine Valley College ($11,340.00 vs. $10,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than CSM ($5,189 vs. $6,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Irvine Valley College are 38% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($22,671 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Irvine Valley College (90% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 23.4% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($6,363 vs. $5,157)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or CSM? 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 CSM and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $3,600 more per year than Irvine Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,200)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($6,000 vs. $7,000)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($62 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Irvine Valley College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/