Coastline College vs Irvine Valley

Coastline Community College and Irvine Valley College, both esteemed institutions in California, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share a commitment to academic excellence, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different student needs and aspirations. Coastline, with its open admissions policy, welcomes a broader range of students, resulting in a higher acceptance rate compared to Irvine Valley's selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Coastline boasts a more diverse student body, reflecting the vibrant multicultural tapestry of its surrounding community. Irvine Valley, on the other hand, attracts a larger proportion of full-time students, fostering a more traditional college experience. As you explore the comprehensive comparison table provided, you'll discover further insights into the unique strengths and offerings of each institution, enabling you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Coastline Community College	Irvine Valley College
Overview
Location	Fountain Valley, California	Irvine, California
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	80.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,331 Out of state: $30,171	In state: $26,675 Out of state: $34,355
Average net price	$8,953	$4,860
Tuition	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $7,944	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $8,784
Room & board
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	73.0% Average amount $5,613	62.0% Average amount $5,872
Students receiving federal student loan	3.0% Average amount $4,537	0.0% Average amount $2,361
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,792 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%	11,045 Men 50.9% Women 49.1%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	2.5%	4.3%
International students	1.8%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Tennessee Arizona Connecticut Florida	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies Ethnic Studies	Liberal Arts Business Multidisciplinary Studies Mathematics and Statistics Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	24:1	27:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	24.8%	53.7%
Dropout rate	50.3%	24.9%
Transferred out	15.9%	11.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,517 Year 2: $45,070 Year 3: $45,731 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $16,340 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,843 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A

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