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Overview |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
IVC | 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 |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
IVC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | 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 IVC based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Pasadena City College?
- Imperial Valley 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 43.5% higher at Pasadena City College than Imperial Valley College ($9,504.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Pasadena City College ($4,396 vs. $4,420)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 78.9% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($9,940 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Pasadena City College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($9,207 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC 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 IVC .
IVC vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC 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 IVC.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $9,100 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/