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GCC SMC Mt. SAC East Los Angeles College Citrus College Orange Coast College Golden West College Fullerton College RHC Irvine Valley College SCC Cypress College| Pasadena City College | Santa Ana College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,923 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pasadena.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,504 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,275 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
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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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| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $77 |
Diversity |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pasadena City College | SAC | ||
| 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
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Pasadena City College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 21,923 students)
Pasadena City College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pasadena City College or SAC?
- Pasadena City College and SAC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Pasadena City College than Santa Ana College ($9,504.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pasadena City College than SAC ($4,420 vs. $4,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pasadena City College are 8.5% lower than costs at Santa Ana College ($17,784 vs. $19,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Pasadena City College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Pasadena City College ($7,374 vs. $6,275)
Which college is harder to get into, Pasadena City College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Pasadena City College .
Pasadena City College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pasadena City College or SAC? 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 SAC and Pasadena City College.
- Graduates from Pasadena City College earn on average $400 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,500)
- Pasadena City College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,500)
- Pasadena City College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($56 vs. $77)
- More SAC 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/