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Overview |
Pasadena City College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
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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 | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $82 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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 Norco College based on total student enrollment (21,923 students vs. 9,467 students)
Pasadena City College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than Pasadena City College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Norco College than Pasadena City College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than Norco College ($4,420 vs. $5,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 10.6% lower than costs at Norco College ($17,784 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Pasadena City College (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pasadena City College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Norco College ($6,275 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or Norco 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 Norco College and Pasadena City College.
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $8,000)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($56 vs. $82)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pasadena City College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/