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Overview |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Wilmington, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 7,384 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | lahc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $12,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $7,488 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 75% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor 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 | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $46 |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | Harbor College | ||
| 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
- Irvine Valley College is larger than than Harbor College based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 7,384 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. Harbor College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or Harbor College?
- Los Angeles Harbor College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Irvine Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Harbor College than Irvine Valley College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than Harbor College ($5,550 vs. $12,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Harbor College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Harbor College than Irvine Valley College (75% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Harbor College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Irvine Valley College ($7,488 vs. $7,047)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or Harbor College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harbor College or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. Harbor College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or Harbor 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 Harbor College and Irvine Valley College.
- Graduates from Irvine Valley College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Harbor College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,700)
- Los Angeles Harbor College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,000)
- Harbor College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Irvine Valley College graduates. ($46 vs. $62)
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harbor College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/