Palomar vs. Carrington College-San Jose
Both Palomar College and Carrington College-San Jose are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and Carrington College-San Jose with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Carrington College-San Jose's tuition ($21,799) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Carrington College-San Jose's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Palomar (24 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than Carrington College-San Jose (680 students) with more enrolled students.
- Carrington College-San Jose ($4,014) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- Carrington College-San Jose's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Palomar (34%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,799
Financial Aid
$4,014
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
680 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
34 Faculties (full-time)
65 Staffs (full-time)
$59,105 Faculty Salary
$75,161 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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