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Overview |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Blythe, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 4,639 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | paloverde.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $9,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $16,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $5,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than Palo Verde College based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 4,639 students)
Foothill College vs. Palo Verde College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or Palo Verde College?
- Foothill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Palo Verde College for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Foothill College than Palo Verde College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Foothill College than Palo Verde College ($11,013 vs. $16,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palo Verde College are 13.9% lower than costs at Foothill College ($17,784 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palo Verde College than Foothill College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palo Verde College students is 20% larger than aid received Foothill College ($5,160 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or Palo Verde College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palo Verde College or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. Palo Verde College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde College and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $30,300 more per year than Palo Verde College graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $29,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/