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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Ventura College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Ventura, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 10,559 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | venturacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Ventura College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,092 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $3,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $6,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | Ventura College | ||
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| 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 | Ventura College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $108 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Ventura College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | Ventura College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % 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 Ventura College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 10,559 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Ventura College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Ventura College?
- Ventura College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Pasadena City College than Ventura College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ventura College than Pasadena City College ($3,111 vs. $4,420)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ventura College are 3.1% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ventura College than Pasadena City College (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ventura College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,566 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Ventura College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ventura College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Ventura College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Ventura 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 Ventura College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates of Pasadena City College and Ventura College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($37,900 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ventura College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $10,500)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ventura College graduates. ($56 vs. $108)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ventura College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/