DVC vs. Palo Verde
Both Diablo Valley College and Palo Verde College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Diablo Valley College and Palo Verde College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palo Verde's tuition ($13,800) is more expensive than DVC ($10,320).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than DVC (25 to 1).
- DVC (17,228 students) is larger than Palo Verde (3,833 students) with more enrolled students.
- DVC ($3,890) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,217).
- DVC's graduation rate (49%) is higher than Palo Verde (31%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,312 In-State
$10,320 out-of-state
$10,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,890
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,228 (All undergraduate)
5,536 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
285 Faculties (full-time)
518 Staffs (full-time)
$101,906 Faculty Salary
$95,350 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Teacher Certificate
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$13,800 out-of-state
$13,800 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,217
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,833 (All undergraduate)
1,989 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
52% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
36 Faculties (full-time)
117 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$100,952 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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