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Pierce College Chaffey College GCC Norco College Mt. SAC SMC Los Angeles Mission College CHC College of the Canyons Mt. San Jacinto CCD Moreno Valley College Los Angeles City College| Los Angeles Valley College | Riverside City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 19,147 | ||
| 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 | Riverside City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $9,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $6,428 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $5,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
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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 | Oct 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $82 |
Diversity |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Valley College | Riverside City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | Riverside City 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
- Riverside City College is larger than than Valley College based on total student enrollment (19,147 students vs. 15,037 students)
Valley College vs. Riverside City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or Riverside City College?
- Riverside City 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 1.3% higher at Riverside City College than Los Angeles Valley College ($9,960.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Riverside City College than Valley College ($6,428 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 Riverside City College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Riverside City College than Los Angeles Valley College (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Riverside City College ($7,203 vs. $5,970)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or Riverside City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Riverside City College or Valley College .
Valley College vs. Riverside City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or Riverside 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 Riverside City College and Valley College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Riverside City College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,000)
- Riverside City College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $8,500)
- Riverside City College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($82 vs. $87)
- More Riverside City 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/