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Saddleback College Orange Coast College ARC CRC SCC Fullerton College Sierra College SAC SMC Cypress College Golden West College Delta| Irvine Valley College | Sacramento City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 17,719 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $7,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $5,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 89% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
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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 | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $108 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or Sac City?
- Irvine Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Irvine Valley College than Sacramento City College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than Sac City ($5,550 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacramento City College are 15.1% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,764 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than Irvine Valley College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($7,047 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or Sac City? 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 Sac City and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Sac City graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($6,000 vs. $10,500)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($62 vs. $108)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/