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 ($11,000) is more expensive than Palomar ($10,650).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Palomar (17,655 students) is larger than Cuesta (9,908 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($4,812) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,834).
- Cuesta's graduation rate (43%) is higher than Palomar (30%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,340 In-State
$11,000 out-of-state
$11,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,834
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,908 (All undergraduate)
3,285 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
393 Staffs (full-time)
$94,329 Faculty Salary
$70,359 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
$4,812
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,655 (All undergraduate)
5,669 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
283 Faculties (full-time)
740 Staffs (full-time)
$102,794 Faculty Salary
$85,090 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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