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Overview |
Palomar College | SRJC | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Santa Rosa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 15,552 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | santarosa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | SRJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $9,234 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $18,726 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $10,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $5,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 79% |
Admission |
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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 | SRJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $82 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | SRJC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Palomar College | SRJC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | SRJC | ||
| 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 SRJC based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 15,552 students)
Palomar College vs. SRJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or SRJC?
- Palomar College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than SRJC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Palomar College than Santa Rosa Junior College ($10,584.00 vs. $9,234.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Palomar College than SRJC ($8,476 vs. $10,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Rosa Junior College are 19.3% lower than costs at Palomar College ($18,726 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College than Santa Rosa Junior College (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 13% larger than aid received Santa Rosa Junior College ($5,896 vs. $5,219)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or SRJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SRJC or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. SRJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or SRJC? 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 SRJC and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Santa Rosa Junior College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Palomar College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,700)
- Palomar College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SRJC graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,000)
- Palomar College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SRJC graduates. ($72 vs. $82)
- More SRJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/