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Overview |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 64% |
Admission |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
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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 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $98 |
Diversity |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | SBCC | ||
| 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
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than SBCC based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 12,675 students)
Valley College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or SBCC?
- Los Angeles Valley College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Valley College than Santa Barbara City College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles Valley College than SBCC ($11,938 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 0% lower than costs at Los Angeles Valley College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Valley College than Santa Barbara City College (75% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 60.2% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,203 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Valley College .
Valley College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or SBCC? 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 SBCC and Valley College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Valley College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,000)
- Los Angeles Valley College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SBCC graduates. ($8,500 vs. $9,500)
- Valley College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SBCC graduates. ($87 vs. $98)
- More SBCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/