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Overview |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Eureka, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | redwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $7,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $7,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $7,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
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| 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 | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $75 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | College of the Redwoods | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pasadena City College is larger than than College of the Redwoods based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 4,006 students)
Pasadena City College vs. College of the Redwoods Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or College of the Redwoods?
- Pasadena City College and College of the Redwoods cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Pasadena City College than College of the Redwoods ($9,504.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than College of the Redwoods ($4,420 vs. $7,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Redwoods are 123.4% lower than costs at Pasadena City College ($7,959 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Redwoods than Pasadena City College (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Redwoods students is 17.9% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,398 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or College of the Redwoods? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Redwoods or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. College of the Redwoods Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or College of the Redwoods? 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 College of the Redwoods and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $5,800 more per year than College of the Redwoods graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,100)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $1,761 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,261)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Redwoods graduates. ($56 vs. $75)
- More Pasadena City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Redwoods students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/