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Overview |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | 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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Academics |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | 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 College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Pasadena City College?
- College of Alameda 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 12.2% higher at Pasadena City College than College of Alameda ($9,504.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than College of Alameda ($4,420 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Alameda than Pasadena City College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 32.4% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($6,275 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $1,200 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,700)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/