Palomar vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's tuition ($21,997) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Palomar (21 to 1).
- Palomar (17,655 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (110 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($4,812) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($3,872).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Palomar (30%).
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
$4,812
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,655 (All undergraduate)
5,669 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
8% 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-Santa Maria
Private, 2-4 years • Santa Maria, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,997
Financial Aid
$3,872
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
110 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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