Merritt vs. Palomar
Both Merritt College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt 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 Merritt ($8,703).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than Merritt (6,716 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($3,444) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Palomar's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Merritt (21%).

Merritt College
Public, 2-4 years • Oakland, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,167 In-State
$8,703 out-of-state
$8,703 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,048
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,716 (All undergraduate)
3,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
73 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 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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