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Overview |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 18,076 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | sdmesa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $7,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $6,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 57% |
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 |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $46 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | San Diego Mesa College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
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 San Diego Mesa College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 18,076 students)
Pasadena City College vs. San Diego Mesa College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or San Diego Mesa College?
- Pasadena City College and San Diego Mesa College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Pasadena City College than San Diego Mesa College ($9,504.00 vs. $7,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than San Diego Mesa College ($4,420 vs. $8,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at San Diego Mesa College ($17,784 vs. $17,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than San Diego Mesa College (80% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Mesa College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,656 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or San Diego Mesa College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Mesa College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. San Diego Mesa College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from San Diego Mesa College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,900)
- San Diego Mesa College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pasadena City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- San Diego Mesa College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pasadena City College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More San Diego Mesa College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/