Cerritos vs. Palomar
Both Cerritos College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cerritos College and Palomar College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cerritos's tuition ($12,004) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Cerritos (38 to 1).
- Cerritos (21,046 students) is larger than Palomar (18,815 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cerritos ($5,078) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- Palomar's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Cerritos (29%).

Cerritos College
Public, 2-4 years • Norwalk, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,364 In-State
$12,004 out-of-state
$12,004 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,078
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
21,046 (All undergraduate)
7,289 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
38 to 1 Students to Faculty
231 Faculties (full-time)
659 Staffs (full-time)
$100,180 Faculty Salary
$80,230 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Palomar College
Public, 2-4 years • San Marcos, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,354 In-State
$10,650 out-of-state
$10,650 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,444
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
18,815 (All undergraduate)
4,990 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
301 Faculties (full-time)
719 Staffs (full-time)
$102,794 Faculty Salary
$85,090 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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