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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 64% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
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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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $67 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | SMC | ||
| 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 Monica College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or SMC?
- Irvine Valley College and SMC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Irvine Valley College than Santa Monica College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than SMC ($5,550 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 77% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($11,556 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than Irvine Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,047 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or SMC? 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 SMC and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $2,200 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Irvine Valley College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $6,500)
- Irvine Valley College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($62 vs. $67)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Irvine Valley College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/