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Overview |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,736 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chabotcollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,112 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,213 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,411 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
Chabot College | Pasadena City 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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| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,875 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $56 |
Diversity |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chabot College | Pasadena City College | ||
| 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 Chabot College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 10,736 students)
Chabot College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chabot College or Pasadena City College?
- Chabot College and Pasadena City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Pasadena City College than Chabot College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Chabot College ($4,420 vs. $8,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 24.1% lower than costs at Chabot College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chabot College as Pasadena City College (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 16% larger than aid received Chabot College ($6,275 vs. $5,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Chabot College or Pasadena City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pasadena City College or Chabot College .
Chabot College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chabot College or Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City College and Chabot College.
- Graduates from Chabot College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Chabot College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $8,875)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Chabot College graduates. ($56 vs. $91)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chabot College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/