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Mt. SAC Riverside City College Citrus College Norco College Victor Valley College CHC Fullerton College RHC Moreno Valley College| Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Blythe, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 4,639 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | paloverde.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $9,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $16,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $5,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
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 |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | Palo Verde College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaffey College is larger than than Palo Verde College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 4,639 students)
Chaffey College vs. Palo Verde College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or Palo Verde College?
- Palo Verde College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Chaffey College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Palo Verde College than Chaffey College ($9,884.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chaffey College than Palo Verde College ($14,778 vs. $16,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palo Verde College are 0% lower than costs at Chaffey College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palo Verde College than Chaffey College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chaffey College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Palo Verde College ($5,595 vs. $5,160)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or Palo Verde College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palo Verde College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. Palo Verde College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Chaffey College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Palo Verde College graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $29,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/