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Overview |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Santa Ana, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 23,852 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | sac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $19,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $4,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $77 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | SAC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Ana College is larger than than Palomar College based on total student enrollment (23,852 students vs. 17,655 students)
Palomar College vs. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or SAC?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SAC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Palomar College than Santa Ana College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Ana College than Palomar College ($4,700 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Ana College are 15.7% lower than costs at Palomar College ($19,302 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Ana College than Palomar College (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Ana College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Palomar College ($7,374 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAC or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or SAC? 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 SAC and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $2,200 more per year than SAC graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $37,500)
- Palomar College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SAC graduates. ($7,000 vs. $7,500)
- Palomar College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SAC graduates. ($72 vs. $77)
- More SAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/