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Overview |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
LMC | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
LMC | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | 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 LMC based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 7,791 students)
LMC vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or Palomar College?
- Los Medanos 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 17.8% higher at Palomar College than Los Medanos College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Medanos College than Palomar College ($7,459 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Medanos College are 9% lower than costs at Palomar College ($20,493 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than Palomar College (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($5,896 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or LMC .
LMC vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- Graduates from Los Medanos College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Palomar College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,700)
- More LMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/