Monterey Peninsula vs. Palo Verde
Both Monterey Peninsula College and Palo Verde College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Monterey Peninsula 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 Monterey Peninsula ($9,924).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Monterey Peninsula (23 to 1).
- Monterey Peninsula (7,351 students) is larger than Palo Verde (3,461 students) with more enrolled students.
- Monterey Peninsula ($5,184) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,632).
- Monterey Peninsula's graduation rate (30%) is higher than Palo Verde (14%).

Monterey Peninsula College
Public, 2-4 years • Monterey, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,188 In-State
$9,924 out-of-state
$9,924 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,184
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,351 (All undergraduate)
1,763 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
125 Faculties (full-time)
303 Staffs (full-time)
$85,499 Faculty Salary
$59,830 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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
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Campus Living
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