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Overview |
Hartnell College | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,892 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,279 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,026 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Hartnell College | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Hartnell College | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 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 Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 8,892 students)
Hartnell College vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or Palomar College?
- Hartnell College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Palomar College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Palomar College than Hartnell College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than Palomar College ($7,279 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 25.6% lower than costs at Palomar College ($17,784 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hartnell College than Palomar College (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 46.4% larger than aid received Hartnell College ($5,896 vs. $4,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,300)
- More Palomar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/