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Pierce College GCC Riverside City College Chaffey College SMC Mt. SAC Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons Los Angeles City College Moorpark College Pasadena City College SAC| Los Angeles Valley College | Norco College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Valley College | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $82 |
Diversity |
Valley College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Valley College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | Norco 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
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 9,467 students)
Valley College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Norco College than Los Angeles Valley College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Valley College ($5,871 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley College are 10.6% lower than costs at Norco College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Los Angeles Valley College (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,203 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Valley College .
Valley College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or Norco 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 Norco College and Valley College.
- Norco College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $8,500)
- Norco College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($82 vs. $87)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/