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Pierce College GCC SMC Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons Los Angeles City College Moorpark College Pasadena City College| Los Angeles Valley College | Professional Golfers Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Temecula, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 90 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | golfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $14,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $14,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $28,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $4,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 16% |
Admission |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
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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 |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $124 |
Diversity |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 99% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles Valley College is larger than than PGCC based on total student enrollment (15,037 students vs. 90 students)
Valley College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or PGCC?
- Professional Golfers Career College is 1,150.8% more expensive to attend than Valley College for in-state tuition ($14,960.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at PGCC than Los Angeles Valley College ($14,960.00 vs. $9,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles Valley College than PGCC ($11,938 vs. $28,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Professional Golfers Career College are 85.2% lower than costs at Los Angeles Valley College ($9,600 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Valley College than Professional Golfers Career College (75% vs. 16%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 77% larger than aid received Professional Golfers Career College ($7,203 vs. $4,069)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Valley College .
Valley College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Valley College.
- Graduates from Professional Golfers Career College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Valley College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $37,000)
- Los Angeles Valley College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PGCC graduates. ($8,500 vs. $12,000)
- Valley College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PGCC graduates. ($87 vs. $124)
- More PGCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valley College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/