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GCC SMC Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College RHC Cerritos College Pierce College De Anza College Los Angeles City College Orange Coast College Long Beach City College| Pasadena City College | Professional Golfers Career College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Temecula, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 90 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | golfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $14,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $14,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $28,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $4,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 16% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
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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 |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $124 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 99% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | PGCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than PGCC based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 90 students)
Pasadena City College vs. PGCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or PGCC?
- Professional Golfers Career College is 1,255.1% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($14,960.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at PGCC than Pasadena City College ($14,960.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than PGCC ($4,420 vs. $28,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Professional Golfers Career College are 85.2% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($9,600 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Professional Golfers Career College (80% vs. 16%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Professional Golfers Career College ($6,275 vs. $4,069)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or PGCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PGCC or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. PGCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or PGCC? 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 PGCC and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Professional Golfers Career College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PGCC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $12,000)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PGCC graduates. ($56 vs. $124)
- More PGCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/