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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 77% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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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 | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $46 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Diego City College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,144 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or San Diego City College?
- Irvine Valley College and San Diego City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Irvine Valley College than San Diego City College ($9,768.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than San Diego City College ($5,550 vs. $6,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego City College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,789 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego City College than Irvine Valley College (77% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 9% larger than aid received Irvine Valley College ($7,684 vs. $7,047)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or San Diego 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 San Diego City College and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $8,000 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,200)
- San Diego City College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,000)
- San Diego City College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $62)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/