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Overview |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Quincy, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frc.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,450 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,083 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,853 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,701 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,064 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $104 | $56 |
Diversity |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 11% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Feather River College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Feather River College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 1,383 students)
Feather River College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Feather River College or Pasadena City College?
- Feather River Community College District is 25% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Pasadena City College than Feather River Community College District ($9,504.00 vs. $9,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Feather River College ($4,420 vs. $10,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Feather River Community College District are 60.5% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($11,083 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Feather River Community College District than Pasadena City College (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Feather River Community College District ($6,275 vs. $5,701)
Which college is harder to get into, Feather River 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 Feather River College .
Feather River College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Feather River 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 Feather River College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Feather River College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $30,400)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $4,564 lower median federal student loan debt than Feather River College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $10,064)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Feather River College graduates. ($56 vs. $104)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Feather River College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/