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Overview |
De Anza College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Cupertino, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,335 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deanza.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
De Anza College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,267 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,859 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 80% |
Admission |
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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 |
De Anza College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
De Anza College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than De Anza College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 16,335 students)
De Anza College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, De Anza College or Pasadena City College?
- De Anza College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at De Anza College than Pasadena City College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than De Anza College ($4,420 vs. $8,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 13.9% lower than costs at De Anza College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than De Anza College (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 29.1% larger than aid received De Anza College ($6,275 vs. $4,859)
Which college is harder to get into, De Anza College 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 De Anza College .
De Anza College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, De Anza College 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 De Anza College.
- Graduates from De Anza College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,900)
- More De Anza College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/