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Overview |
Palomar College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Palomar College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $56 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 94% | 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 Palomar College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 17,655 students)
Palomar College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or Pasadena City College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Palomar College than Pasadena City College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Palomar College ($4,420 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 25.6% lower than costs at Palomar College ($17,784 vs. $22,338)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College as Pasadena City College (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Palomar College ($6,275 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar 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 Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar 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 Palomar College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Palomar College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,000)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Palomar College graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/