Golden West vs. Palomar
Both Golden West College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and Palomar College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Golden West's tuition ($11,084) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Golden West (26 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than Golden West (10,433 students) with more enrolled students.
- Golden West ($3,932) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- Golden West's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Palomar (34%).

Golden West College
Public, 2-4 years • Huntington Beach, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,196 In-State
$11,084 out-of-state
$11,084 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,932
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,433 (All undergraduate)
4,152 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$106,870 Faculty Salary
$91,677 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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