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Overview |
Palomar College | Saddleback College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Mission Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 16,660 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | saddleback.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | Saddleback College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $9,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $20,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $6,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $5,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Palomar College | Saddleback 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 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $6,120 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $63 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Palomar College | Saddleback College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % 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 | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than Saddleback College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 16,660 students)
Palomar College vs. Saddleback College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or Saddleback College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Saddleback College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Palomar College than Saddleback College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saddleback College than Palomar College ($6,940 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saddleback College are 9.2% lower than costs at Palomar College ($20,452 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College than Saddleback College (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Saddleback College ($5,896 vs. $5,062)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or Saddleback College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saddleback College or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. Saddleback College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or Saddleback 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 Saddleback College and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Saddleback College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Palomar College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,700)
- Saddleback College students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Palomar College graduates. ($6,120 vs. $7,000)
- Saddleback College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Palomar College graduates. ($63 vs. $72)
- More Saddleback College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/