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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 64% |
Admission |
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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 | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $63 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | Saddleback 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
- Saddleback College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,660 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or Saddleback College?
- Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Irvine Valley College as Saddleback College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than Saddleback College ($5,550 vs. $6,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saddleback College are 0% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($20,452 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saddleback College than Irvine Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($7,047 vs. $5,062)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Irvine Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,200)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $120 lower median federal student loan debt than Saddleback College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $6,120)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Saddleback College graduates. ($62 vs. $63)
- More Saddleback 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/