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Overview |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 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 |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $56 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno City College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fresno City 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
- Fresno City College is larger than than Pasadena City College based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 21,923 students)
Fresno City College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or Pasadena City College?
- Fresno City 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 9.7% higher at Pasadena City College than Fresno City College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Fresno City College ($4,420 vs. $5,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 17.9% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($15,086 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than Pasadena City College (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($8,072 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City 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 Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City 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 Fresno City College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $1,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Pasadena City College graduates. ($3,845 vs. $5,500)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pasadena City College graduates. ($39 vs. $56)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City 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/