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Overview |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 10,464 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | ivc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $5,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $7,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
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| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $62 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fresno City College | Irvine Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fresno City College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 10,464 students)
Fresno City College vs. Irvine Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or Irvine Valley College?
- Fresno City College and Irvine Valley College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Irvine Valley College than Fresno City College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than Irvine Valley College ($5,041 vs. $5,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 35.6% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($15,086 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than Irvine Valley College (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Irvine Valley College ($8,072 vs. $7,047)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or Irvine Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Irvine Valley College or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. Irvine Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City College or Irvine Valley 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 Irvine Valley College and Fresno City College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $2,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $6,000)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($39 vs. $62)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/