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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 6,122 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | berkeleycitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $13,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 70% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
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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 |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than Berkeley City College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 6,122 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Berkeley City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Berkeley City College?
- Pasadena City College and Berkeley City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Pasadena City College than Berkeley City College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Berkeley City College ($4,420 vs. $13,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 24.1% lower than costs at Berkeley City College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pasadena City College than Berkeley City College (80% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Berkeley City College ($6,275 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Berkeley City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley City College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Berkeley City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Berkeley 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 Berkeley City College and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Berkeley City College earn on average $300 more per year than Pasadena City College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,900)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley City College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/