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Chaffey College Citrus College Saddleback College Orange Coast College RHC Pasadena City College Fullerton College SCC Riverside City College SAC SMC Cypress College| Irvine Valley College | Mt. San Antonio College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 79% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | 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 |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $46 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | 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 Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College 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 2.7% higher at Mt. SAC than Irvine Valley College ($10,032.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Irvine Valley College ($5,528 vs. $5,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Antonio College than Irvine Valley College (79% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,047 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College 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 Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mt. SAC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,100)
- Mt. San Antonio College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,000)
- Mt. SAC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $62)
- More Mt. SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Irvine Valley College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/