IVC vs. Palomar
Both Imperial Valley College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Imperial 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 IVC ($7,990).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than IVC (33 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than IVC (8,111 students) with more enrolled students.
- IVC ($6,346) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- IVC's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Palomar (34%).

Imperial Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Imperial, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,126 In-State
$7,990 out-of-state
$7,990 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,346
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,111 (All undergraduate)
2,056 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
33 to 1 Students to Faculty
150 Faculties (full-time)
367 Staffs (full-time)
$88,542 Faculty Salary
$75,650 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,125 annual charge
-26 capacity

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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