Palomar vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Both Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's tuition ($26,377) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (49 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (590 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto ($4,643) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto's graduation rate (61%) 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
$26,377
Financial Aid
$4,643
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
590 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
49 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
33 Staffs (full-time)
$47,494 Faculty Salary
$53,292 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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