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Pierce College Southwestern College GCC San Diego Mesa College Grossmont College San Diego Miramar College SMC MiraCosta College Palomar College Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons Los Angeles City College| Los Angeles Valley College | San Diego City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 12,144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | sdcity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $7,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,789 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $6,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $7,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 77% |
Admission |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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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 | San Diego City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $33,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $46 |
Diversity |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | San Diego City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than San Diego City College based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 12,144 students)
Valley College vs. San Diego City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or San Diego City College?
- Los Angeles Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than San Diego City College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Valley College than San Diego City College ($9,828.00 vs. $7,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego City College than Valley College ($6,933 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Valley College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego City College ($17,784 vs. $17,789)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego City College than Los Angeles Valley College (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego City College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Los Angeles Valley College ($7,684 vs. $7,203)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or San Diego City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego City College or Valley College .
Valley College vs. San Diego City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or San Diego 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 San Diego City College and Valley College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College earn on average $3,800 more per year than San Diego City College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $33,200)
- San Diego City College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $8,500)
- San Diego City College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $87)
- More Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego City College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/