Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Mt. SAC GCC SMC East Los Angeles College Chaffey College RHC Cerritos College Pierce College De Anza College Los Angeles City College Orange Coast College Long Beach City College| Citrus College | Pasadena City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $56 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Pasadena City College?
- Citrus 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 3.1% higher at Pasadena City College than Citrus College ($9,504.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Citrus College ($4,420 vs. $5,493)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College as Pasadena City College (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,392 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus 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 Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,900)
- Pasadena City College and Citrus College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($5,500 vs. $5,500)
- Pasadena City College and Citrus College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($56 vs. $56)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/