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GCC SMC Saddleback College Orange Coast College Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College SCC Fullerton College RHC SAC Cerritos College| Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 80% |
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 | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $56 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | Pasadena City College | ||
| 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
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or Pasadena City College?
- Irvine Valley College and Pasadena City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Irvine Valley College than Pasadena City College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Irvine Valley College ($4,420 vs. $5,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Irvine Valley College (80% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,047 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or Pasadena City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pasadena City College or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,000)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($56 vs. $62)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/