Palomar vs. Downey Adult School
Both Palomar College and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar College and Downey Adult School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palomar's tuition ($10,650) is more expensive than Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- Palomar's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Downey Adult School (30 to 1).
- Palomar (19,550 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (953 students) with more enrolled students.
- Downey Adult School ($4,850) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,553).
- Palomar's graduation rate (38%) is higher than Downey Adult School (31%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,850
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Enrollment
953 (All undergraduate)
143 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
27% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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