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Overview |
Cuyamaca College | Palomar College | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,043 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuyamaca.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cuyamaca College | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,800 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,379 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,676 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Cuyamaca College | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $72 |
Diversity |
Cuyamaca College | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Cuyamaca College | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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 Cuyamaca College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 8,043 students)
Cuyamaca College vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cuyamaca College or Palomar College?
- Cuyamaca College and Palomar College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Palomar College than Cuyamaca College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cuyamaca College than Palomar College ($7,379 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cuyamaca College are 50.9% lower than costs at Palomar College ($14,800 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cuyamaca College than Palomar College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cuyamaca College students is 13.2% larger than aid received Palomar College ($6,676 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Cuyamaca College or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or Cuyamaca College .
Cuyamaca College vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cuyamaca College 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 Cuyamaca College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cuyamaca College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $31,900)
- Cuyamaca College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Palomar College graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,000)
- Cuyamaca College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Palomar College graduates. ($46 vs. $72)
- More Cuyamaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/