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Overview |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,043 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuyamaca.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,379 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,676 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
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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 |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $56 |
Diversity |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cuyamaca College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % 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 Cuyamaca College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 8,043 students)
Cuyamaca College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cuyamaca College or Pasadena City College?
- Cuyamaca College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Cuyamaca College than Pasadena City College ($9,800.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Cuyamaca College ($4,420 vs. $7,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cuyamaca College are 20.2% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($14,800 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cuyamaca College than Pasadena City College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cuyamaca College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,676 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Cuyamaca 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 Cuyamaca College .
Cuyamaca College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cuyamaca 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 Cuyamaca College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Cuyamaca College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,900)
- Cuyamaca College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pasadena City College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $5,500)
- Cuyamaca College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pasadena City College graduates. ($46 vs. $56)
- More Cuyamaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/