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Overview |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Woodland Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 15,372 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | piercecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $7,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
IVC | Pierce 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $108 |
Diversity |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
IVC | Pierce College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | Pierce 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
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. Pierce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Pierce College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than IVC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Pierce College than Imperial Valley College ($9,828.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Pierce College ($4,396 vs. $13,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Los Angeles Pierce College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Los Angeles Pierce College (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 28.7% larger than aid received Los Angeles Pierce College ($9,207 vs. $7,154)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or Pierce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pierce College or IVC .
IVC vs. Pierce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or Pierce 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 Pierce College and IVC.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Pierce College earn on average $11,000 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/