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GCC SMC Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College Irvine Valley College Fullerton College RHC SAC Orange Coast College Cerritos College Pierce College| Pasadena City College | Santiago Canyon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 71% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
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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 | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | SCC | ||
| 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 SCC based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 11,696 students)
Pasadena City College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or SCC?
- Pasadena City College and SCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Pasadena City College than Santiago Canyon College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than SCC ($4,420 vs. $6,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 0% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Santiago Canyon College (80% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 23% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($6,275 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or SCC? 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 SCC and Pasadena City College.
- More SCC 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/