Merced vs. Pasadena City
Both Merced College and Pasadena City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Pasadena City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Pasadena City's tuition ($10,924) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Pasadena City's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Pasadena City (24,597 students) is larger than Merced (12,472 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Pasadena City ($5,004).
- Pasadena City's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Merced (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,200 In-State
$8,520 out-of-state
$8,520 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,329
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,472 (All undergraduate)
5,000 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
201 Faculties (full-time)
506 Staffs (full-time)
$93,878 Faculty Salary
$79,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,180 In-State
$10,924 out-of-state
$10,924 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,004
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
24,597 (All undergraduate)
6,364 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
464 Faculties (full-time)
911 Staffs (full-time)
$87,739 Faculty Salary
$90,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
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Campus Living
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