Palo Verde vs. Downey Adult School
Both Palo Verde College and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palo Verde College and Downey Adult School 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 Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Downey Adult School (30 to 1).
- Palo Verde (3,461 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (844 students) with more enrolled students.
- Downey Adult School ($4,090) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,632).
- Downey Adult School's graduation rate (89%) is higher than Palo Verde (14%).

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
Evening College
Campus Living

Downey Adult School
Public, 2-4 years • Downey, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Enrollment
844 (All undergraduate)
155 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
20% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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