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Pierce College MJC GCC Las Positas College SMC CRC Sac City Los Angeles Mission College College of the Canyons Los Angeles City College ARC San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia| Los Angeles Valley College | San Joaquin Delta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valley College | Delta | ||
| Location | Valley Glen, CA | Stockton, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,037 | 16,168 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lavc.edu | deltacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valley College | Delta | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $9,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,938 | $3,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,203 | $6,969 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 65% |
Admission |
Valley College | Delta | ||
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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 | Delta | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valley College | Delta | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $87 | $72 |
Diversity |
Valley College | Delta | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Valley College | Delta | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Valley College | Delta | ||
| 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 Joaquin Delta College is larger than than Valley College based on total student enrollment (16,168 students vs. 15,037 students)
Valley College vs. Delta Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valley College or Delta?
- San Joaquin Delta College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Valley College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,196.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Valley College than San Joaquin Delta College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Joaquin Delta College than Valley College ($3,621 vs. $11,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Joaquin Delta College are 0% lower than costs at Los Angeles Valley College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Valley College than San Joaquin Delta College (75% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Valley College students is 3.4% larger than aid received San Joaquin Delta College ($7,203 vs. $6,969)
Which college is harder to get into, Valley College or Delta? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta or Valley College .
Valley College vs. Delta Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valley College or Delta? 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 Delta and Valley College.
- Graduates from Los Angeles Valley College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Delta graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,900)
- San Joaquin Delta College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valley College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,500)
- Delta graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Valley College graduates. ($72 vs. $87)
- More Valley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/