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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Shasta College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
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 | Shasta 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 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $92 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 7,363 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Shasta College?
- Pasadena City College and Shasta College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Pasadena City College than Shasta College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Shasta College ($4,420 vs. $8,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 231.2% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($5,370 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than Pasadena City College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shasta College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,865 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Shasta 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 Shasta College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,100)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $3,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Shasta College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $8,966)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Shasta College graduates. ($56 vs. $92)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shasta College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/