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Overview |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 16,614 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | orangecoastcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,297 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $6,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $6,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 72% |
Admission |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
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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 |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $67 |
Diversity |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Valley College | Orange Coast College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | Orange Coast 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
- Orange Coast College is larger than than Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 15,037 students)
Valley College vs. Orange Coast College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or Orange Coast College?
- Los Angeles Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Valley College than Orange Coast College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Orange Coast College than Valley College ($6,744 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Los Angeles Valley College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Valley College than Orange Coast College (75% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($7,203 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or Orange Coast College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Orange Coast College or Valley College .
Valley College vs. Orange Coast College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College and Valley College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,000)
- Orange Coast College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,500)
- Orange Coast College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($67 vs. $87)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/