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Overview |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Imperial, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,747 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | imperial.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,624 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,940 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,396 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,207 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
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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 |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
IVC | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
IVC | 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 IVC based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 7,747 students)
IVC vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IVC or Palomar College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than IVC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Palomar College than Imperial Valley College ($10,584.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Palomar College ($4,396 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 124.7% lower than costs at Palomar College ($9,940 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Palomar College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 56.2% larger than aid received Palomar College ($9,207 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, IVC or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or IVC .
IVC vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IVC 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 IVC.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $10,900 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/