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Overview |
Fullerton College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 80% |
Admission |
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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 |
Fullerton College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Fullerton College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Fullerton College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 18,370 students)
Fullerton College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or Pasadena City College?
- Fullerton College 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 1.3% higher at Pasadena City College than Fullerton College ($9,504.00 vs. $9,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Fullerton College ($4,420 vs. $10,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 17.8% lower than costs at Fullerton College ($17,784 vs. $20,949)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than Pasadena City College (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fullerton College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,502 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $600 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,300)
- More Fullerton 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/