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Overview |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Imperial, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 7,747 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | imperial.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $6,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $4,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $9,207 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
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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 |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | IVC | ||
| 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
- College of the Canyons is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 7,747 students)
College of the Canyons vs. IVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or IVC?
- College of the Canyons and IVC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at College of the Canyons than Imperial Valley College ($9,264.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than College of the Canyons ($4,396 vs. $6,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than College of the Canyons (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 62% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($9,207 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or IVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVC or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. IVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or IVC? 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 IVC and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $18,200 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/