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GCC SMC Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College RHC Cerritos College Pierce College De Anza College Orange Coast College Long Beach City College SBCC| Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,199 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacitycollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,423 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,497 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 80% |
Admission |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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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 |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,969 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $56 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Los Angeles City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 13,199 students)
Los Angeles City College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles City College or Pasadena City College?
- Los Angeles City College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Los Angeles City College than Pasadena City College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Los Angeles City College ($4,420 vs. $10,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at Los Angeles City College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles City College than Pasadena City College (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles City College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,497 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College .
Los Angeles City College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Los Angeles City College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,000)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $4,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $9,969)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Los Angeles City College graduates. ($56 vs. $103)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles City College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/