Palo Verde vs. Central Coast
Both Palo Verde College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palo Verde College and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,614) is more expensive than Palo Verde ($13,800).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (30 to 1).
- Palo Verde (3,833 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,217).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Palo Verde (31%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,614
Financial Aid
$5,263
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
631 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$61,750 Faculty Salary
$102,905 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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