Hartnell vs. Palomar
Both Hartnell College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Hartnell 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 Hartnell ($8,994).
- Hartnell's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Palomar (24 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than Hartnell (8,478 students) with more enrolled students.
- Hartnell ($4,064) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- Palomar's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Hartnell (30%).

Hartnell College
Public, 2-4 years • Salinas, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,404 In-State
$8,994 out-of-state
$8,994 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,064
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,478 (All undergraduate)
1,574 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
274 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$87,822 Faculty Salary
$75,330 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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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