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Overview |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,833 | 18,815 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $23,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,784 | $7,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,108 | $4,777 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 78% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 35:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | Palomar College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (18,815 students vs. 5,833 students)
College of Alameda vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or Palomar College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than College of Alameda for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Palomar College than College of Alameda ($10,584.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Palomar College than College of Alameda ($7,951 vs. $12,784)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Alameda are 4.6% lower than costs at Palomar College ($22,066 vs. $23,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College than College of Alameda (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Alameda students is 6.9% larger than aid received Palomar College ($5,108 vs. $4,777)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda or Palomar College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Palomar College and College of Alameda.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $3,000 more per year than College of Alameda graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,700)
- More College of Alameda graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/