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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
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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 | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | Taft 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 Taft College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 4,508 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Taft College?
- Pasadena City College and Taft College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Pasadena City College than Taft College ($9,504.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Taft College ($4,420 vs. $7,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 154.8% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($6,980 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Pasadena City College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taft College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,530 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Taft 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 Taft College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Taft College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/