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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 80% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $56 |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Pasadena City College | ||
| 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
- Pasadena City College is larger than than College of the Canyons based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 18,075 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Pasadena City College?
- College of the Canyons and Pasadena City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Pasadena City College than College of the Canyons ($9,504.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than College of the Canyons ($4,420 vs. $6,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Canyons than Pasadena City College (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 10.4% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($6,275 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Pasadena City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pasadena City College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons or Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College and College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $9,100 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $4,697 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Canyons graduates. ($5,500 vs. $10,197)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Canyons graduates. ($56 vs. $105)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Canyons students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/