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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 64% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $98 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or SBCC?
- Irvine Valley College and SBCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Irvine Valley College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than SBCC ($5,550 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Barbara City College than Irvine Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,047 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or SBCC? 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 SBCC and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $800 more per year than SBCC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,400)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $9,500)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($62 vs. $98)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/