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Overview |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,614 | 21,923 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | orangecoastcollege.edu | pasadena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,297 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,744 | $4,420 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,411 | $6,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 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 |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $5,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $56 |
Diversity |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Orange Coast College | Pasadena City College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 16,614 students)
Orange Coast College vs. Pasadena City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Orange Coast College or Pasadena City College?
- Orange Coast 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 9.7% higher at Pasadena City College than Orange Coast College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Orange Coast College ($4,420 vs. $6,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 2.8% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($17,297 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Orange Coast College (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Orange Coast College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($6,411 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College .
Orange Coast College vs. Pasadena City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College.
- Graduates from Orange Coast College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,900)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Orange Coast College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,500)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Orange Coast College graduates. ($56 vs. $67)
- More Orange Coast College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/