Palo Verde vs. Palomar
Both Palo Verde College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palo Verde College and Palomar 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 Palomar ($10,650).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Palomar (24 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than Palo Verde (3,461 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($3,444) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,632).
- Palomar's graduation rate (34%) 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

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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