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Overview |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 7,561 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | sjcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $18,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $20,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $5,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 81% |
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 |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $54 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | San Jose City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than San Jose City College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 7,561 students)
Palomar College vs. San Jose City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or San Jose City College?
- Palomar College and San Jose City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Palomar College than San Jose City College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Palomar College than San Jose City College ($8,476 vs. $20,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Jose City College are 23.2% lower than costs at Palomar College ($18,126 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Jose City College than Palomar College (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 6.6% larger than aid received San Jose City College ($5,896 vs. $5,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or San Jose City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose City College or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. San Jose City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or San Jose City 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 San Jose City College and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $5,500 more per year than San Jose City College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $34,200)
- San Jose City College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Palomar College graduates. ($5,250 vs. $7,000)
- San Jose City College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Palomar College graduates. ($54 vs. $72)
- More San Jose City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/