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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
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 |
Pasadena City College | Saddleback College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $63 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Saddleback College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 16,660 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Saddleback College?
- Pasadena City College and Saddleback College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Saddleback College than Pasadena City College ($9,768.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Saddleback College ($4,420 vs. $6,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 15% lower than costs at Saddleback College ($17,784 vs. $20,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Saddleback College (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 24% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($6,275 vs. $5,062)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $620 lower median federal student loan debt than Saddleback College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,120)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Saddleback College graduates. ($56 vs. $63)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/