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Overview |
Citrus College | Palomar College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | San Marcos, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 17,655 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | palomar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Palomar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $10,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $8,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $5,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
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 |
Citrus College | Palomar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $72 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Palomar College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Citrus College | Palomar College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
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| 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 Citrus College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Palomar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Palomar College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Palomar College than Citrus College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Palomar College ($5,493 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 25.6% lower than costs at Palomar College ($17,784 vs. $22,338)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College as Palomar College (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Palomar College ($7,392 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Palomar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palomar College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Palomar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Palomar 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 Palomar College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Palomar College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,000)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Palomar College graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More Citrus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/