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Overview |
Oxnard College | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Oxnard, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,339 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxnardcollege.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxnard College | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,344 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,092 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,644 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,247 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 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 |
Oxnard College | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Oxnard College | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Oxnard College | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 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 Oxnard College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 6,339 students)
Oxnard College vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxnard College or Palomar College?
- Oxnard College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Palomar College for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Palomar College than Oxnard College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oxnard College than Palomar College ($1,644 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oxnard College are 29.5% lower than costs at Palomar College ($17,253 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oxnard College than Palomar College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oxnard College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Palomar College ($8,247 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Oxnard College or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or Oxnard College .
Oxnard College vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxnard 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 Oxnard College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Oxnard College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $33,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/