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Overview |
Palomar College | Shasta College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
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 | Shasta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $92 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Palomar College | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 7,363 students)
Palomar College vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or Shasta College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Shasta College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Palomar College than Shasta College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shasta College than Palomar College ($8,323 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 316% lower than costs at Palomar College ($5,370 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than Palomar College (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shasta College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Palomar College ($7,865 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or Shasta 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 Shasta College and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,100)
- Palomar College students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Shasta College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,966)
- Palomar College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Shasta College graduates. ($72 vs. $92)
- More Shasta 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/