ARC vs. Pasadena City
Both American River College and Pasadena City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare American River College and Pasadena City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ARC's tuition ($12,808) is more expensive than Pasadena City ($10,756).
- Pasadena City's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than ARC (28 to 1).
- ARC (29,908 students) is larger than Pasadena City (23,592 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pasadena City ($4,665) has higher amount of financial aid than ARC ($3,750).
- Pasadena City's graduation rate (41%) is higher than ARC (33%).

American River College
Public, 2-4 years • Sacramento, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,808 out-of-state
$12,808 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,750
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
29,908 (All undergraduate)
12,968 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
662 Staffs (full-time)
$86,799 Faculty Salary
$70,298 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Pasadena City College
Public, 2-4 years • Pasadena, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,180 In-State
$10,756 out-of-state
$10,756 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,665
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
23,592 (All undergraduate)
6,107 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
464 Faculties (full-time)
911 Staffs (full-time)
$86,267 Faculty Salary
$87,444 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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