Palomar vs. West Valley
Both Palomar College and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and West Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palomar's tuition ($10,650) is more expensive than West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than Palomar (24 to 1).
- Palomar (18,815 students) is larger than West Valley (7,272 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Valley ($4,315) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,444).
- West Valley's graduation rate (52%) 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

West Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Saratoga, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,315
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,272 (All undergraduate)
2,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
223 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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