DVC vs. Palomar
Both Diablo Valley College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Diablo Valley College and Palomar College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palomar's tuition ($10,650) is more expensive than DVC ($8,328).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than DVC (16,424 students) with more enrolled students.
- DVC ($3,812) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- DVC's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Palomar (34%).

Diablo Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Pleasant Hill, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,312 In-State
$8,328 out-of-state
$8,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,812
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,424 (All undergraduate)
5,574 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
285 Faculties (full-time)
518 Staffs (full-time)
$89,933 Faculty Salary
$85,490 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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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