Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Saddleback College Orange Coast College Fullerton College SAC SMC Cypress College Golden West College De Anza College Pasadena City College DVC Mt. SAC SBCC| Irvine Valley College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ivc.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,452 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,550 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,047 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 71% |
Admission |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 36:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Irvine Valley College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Santiago Canyon College is larger than than Irvine Valley College based on total student enrollment (11,696 students vs. 10,464 students)
Irvine Valley College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Irvine Valley College or SCC?
- Irvine Valley College and SCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Irvine Valley College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,768.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Irvine Valley College than SCC ($5,550 vs. $6,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 15% lower than costs at Irvine Valley College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santiago Canyon College than Irvine Valley College (71% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Irvine Valley College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($7,047 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Irvine Valley College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Irvine Valley College .
Irvine Valley College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Irvine Valley College or SCC? 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 SCC and Irvine Valley College.
- More Irvine Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCC students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/