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Overview |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,747 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missioncollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,080 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,438 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,395 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,224 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 80% |
Admission |
Mission College | 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 |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mission College | Pasadena City College | ||
| 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 Mission College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 5,747 students)
Mission College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mission College or Pasadena City College?
- Mission College 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 6.1% higher at Mission College than Pasadena City College ($10,080.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Mission College ($4,420 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 9.3% lower than costs at Mission College ($17,784 vs. $19,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Mission College (80% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Mission College ($6,275 vs. $6,224)
Which college is harder to get into, Mission 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 Mission College .
Mission College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mission 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 Mission College.
- Graduates from Mission College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,900)
- More Mission College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/