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Overview |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
IVC | San Diego Mesa 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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Academics |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
IVC | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IVC | San Diego Mesa 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
- San Diego Mesa College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (18,076 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or San Diego Mesa College?
- Imperial Valley College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at San Diego Mesa College than Imperial Valley College ($7,400.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than San Diego Mesa College ($4,396 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($9,940 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than San Diego Mesa College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 38.3% larger than aid received San Diego Mesa College ($9,207 vs. $6,656)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or IVC .
IVC vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC or San Diego Mesa 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 Mesa College and IVC.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $12,800 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/