Cuesta vs. Palomar
Both Cuesta College and Palomar College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and Palomar College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cuesta's tuition ($11,010) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Palomar (19,550 students) is larger than Cuesta (11,283 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuesta ($3,700) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,553).
- Cuesta's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Palomar (38%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,350 In-State
$11,010 out-of-state
$11,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,700
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,283 (All undergraduate)
3,291 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
134 Faculties (full-time)
387 Staffs (full-time)
$107,434 Faculty Salary
$82,935 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,354 In-State
$10,650 out-of-state
$10,650 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,553
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
19,550 (All undergraduate)
5,246 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
301 Faculties (full-time)
719 Staffs (full-time)
$121,818 Faculty Salary
$101,244 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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