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Overview |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Gilroy, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,561 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gavilan.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,960 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,323 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
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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 |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $56 |
Diversity |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Gavilan College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 4,561 students)
Gavilan College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gavilan College or Pasadena City College?
- Gavilan 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 32.4% higher at Pasadena City College than Gavilan College ($9,504.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Gavilan College ($4,420 vs. $8,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at Gavilan College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gavilan College than Pasadena City College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Gavilan College ($6,275 vs. $4,323)
Which college is harder to get into, Gavilan 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 Gavilan College .
Gavilan College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gavilan 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 Gavilan College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Gavilan College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,600)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gavilan College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,500)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Gavilan College graduates. ($56 vs. $77)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College 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/