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Overview |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 11,696 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | sccollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $8,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $6,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $5,101 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 71% |
Admission |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
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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 | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | N/A |
Diversity |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | SCC | ||
| 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
- Palomar College is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 11,696 students)
Palomar College vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or SCC?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Palomar College than Santiago Canyon College ($10,584.00 vs. $8,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santiago Canyon College than Palomar College ($6,529 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santiago Canyon College are 25.6% lower than costs at Palomar College ($17,784 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College than Santiago Canyon College (80% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Santiago Canyon College ($5,896 vs. $5,101)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or SCC? 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 SCC and Palomar College.
- More SCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/