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 ($18,560) is more expensive than Palo Verde ($12,880).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (25 to 1).
- Palo Verde (4,639 students) is larger than Central Coast (446 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($4,731) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,737).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (84%) is higher than Palo Verde (30%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,288 In-State
$12,880 out-of-state
$12,880 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,737
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,639 (All undergraduate)
2,346 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
59% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
96 Staffs (full-time)
$83,200 Faculty Salary
$75,673 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,560
Financial Aid
$4,731
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Enrollment
446 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
24 Staffs (full-time)
$51,058 Faculty Salary
$96,226 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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