Palomar vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Both Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's tuition ($52,543) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (25 to 1).
- Palomar (17,655 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (831 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,590) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (48%) 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
17,655 (All undergraduate)
5,669 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
283 Faculties (full-time)
740 Staffs (full-time)
$102,794 Faculty Salary
$85,090 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Private, 2-4 years • Bakersfield, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,543
Financial Aid
$4,590
Largest Vocational Programs
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Electrician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Electrician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
831 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
$51,492 Faculty Salary
$52,027 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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