Fresno City vs. Palo Verde
Both Fresno City College and Palo Verde College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Fresno City College and Palo Verde College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palo Verde's tuition ($13,800) is more expensive than Fresno City ($9,454).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Fresno City (26 to 1).
- Fresno City (25,285 students) is larger than Palo Verde (3,461 students) with more enrolled students.
- Fresno City ($4,723) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,632).
- Fresno City's graduation rate (28%) is higher than Palo Verde (14%).

Fresno City College
Public, 2-4 years • Fresno, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,334 In-State
$9,454 out-of-state
$9,454 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,723
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
25,285 (All undergraduate)
7,929 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
416 Faculties (full-time)
861 Staffs (full-time)
$91,531 Faculty Salary
$71,985 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living

Palo Verde College
Public, 2-4 years • Blythe, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$13,800 out-of-state
$13,800 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,632
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,461 (All undergraduate)
2,306 Online Students
Graduation Rate
14% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
36 Faculties (full-time)
117 Staffs (full-time)
$83,200 Faculty Salary
$75,673 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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