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Overview |
Moorpark College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Moorpark, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,484 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moorparkcollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moorpark College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,344 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,092 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,978 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,948 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Moorpark College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $118 | $56 |
Diversity |
Moorpark College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Moorpark College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Moorpark 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
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Moorpark College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 12,484 students)
Moorpark College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moorpark College or Pasadena City College?
- Moorpark College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Pasadena City College than Moorpark College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moorpark College than Pasadena City College ($3,978 vs. $4,420)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moorpark College are 3.1% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moorpark College than Pasadena City College (82% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Moorpark College ($6,275 vs. $4,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Moorpark 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 Moorpark College .
Moorpark College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moorpark 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 Moorpark College.
- Graduates from Moorpark College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moorpark College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $11,500)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Moorpark College graduates. ($56 vs. $118)
- More Moorpark College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/