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Overview |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,224 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,228 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,904 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,562 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
MJC | 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $56 |
Diversity |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 11% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | Pasadena City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than MJC based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 16,224 students)
MJC vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or Pasadena City College?
- Modesto Junior College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Pasadena City College than Modesto Junior College ($9,504.00 vs. $7,228.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than MJC ($4,420 vs. $12,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 0% lower than costs at Modesto Junior College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Modesto Junior College (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Modesto Junior College students is 68.3% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($10,562 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC 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 MJC .
MJC vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC 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 MJC.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $3,900 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/