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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Oceanside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 10,860 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | miracosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $22,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $7,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $5,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 74% |
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 | MiraCosta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $46 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | MiraCosta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- MiraCosta College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (10,860 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. MiraCosta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or MiraCosta College?
- Irvine 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 16.3% higher at Irvine Valley College than MiraCosta College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than MiraCosta College ($5,550 vs. $7,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Irvine Valley College are 10.4% lower than costs at MiraCosta College ($20,452 vs. $22,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MiraCosta College than Irvine Valley College (74% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 34.9% larger than aid received MiraCosta College ($7,047 vs. $5,222)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or MiraCosta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MiraCosta College or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. MiraCosta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College 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 Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $8,200 more per year than MiraCosta College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,000)
- MiraCosta College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,000)
- MiraCosta College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $62)
- More MiraCosta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Irvine Valley College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/