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Overview |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | Taft, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | taftcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $7,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $6,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $7,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $6,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
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 |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | N/A |
Diversity |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | Taft College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than Taft College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 4,508 students)
Palomar College vs. Taft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or Taft College?
- Palomar College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Taft College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Palomar College than Taft College ($10,584.00 vs. $7,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taft College than Palomar College ($7,991 vs. $8,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taft College are 220% lower than costs at Palomar College ($6,980 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taft College than Palomar College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taft College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Palomar College ($6,530 vs. $5,896)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or Taft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taft College or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. Taft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or Taft 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 Taft College and Palomar College.
- Graduates from Palomar College earn on average $100 more per year than Taft College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,600)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/