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ARC CRC Sierra College Delta Woodland Community College SRJC FLC Sacramento State LMC Butte College| Imperial Valley College | Sacramento City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IVC | Sac City | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 17,719 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | losrios.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Sac City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $7,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $5,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
IVC | Sac City | ||
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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 |
IVC | Sac City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Sac City | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $108 |
Diversity |
IVC | Sac City | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
IVC | Sac City | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | Sac City | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacramento City College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (17,719 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. Sac City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Sac City?
- Imperial Valley College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Sac City than Imperial Valley College ($9,480.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Sac City ($4,396 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.7% lower than costs at Sacramento City College ($9,940 vs. $17,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Sacramento City College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 57.1% larger than aid received Sacramento City College ($9,207 vs. $5,859)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or Sac City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sac City or IVC .
IVC vs. Sac City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or Sac City? 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 Sac City and IVC.
- Graduates from Sacramento City College earn on average $10,200 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/