Palomar vs Imperial Valley College

Palomar College and Imperial Valley College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in California, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Palomar College, nestled in the vibrant city of San Marcos, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students into its academic fold. Imperial Valley College, situated in the heart of Imperial County, stands out for its strong focus on agriculture and related fields, attracting students seeking specialized knowledge in these areas. While Palomar College's student body reflects a more diverse ethnic makeup, Imperial Valley College caters to a predominantly Hispanic population. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice of higher education.

	Imperial Valley College	Palomar College
Overview
Location	Imperial, California	San Marcos, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,390 Out of state: $30,910	In state: $29,408 Out of state: $38,004
Average net price	$2,300	$6,659
Tuition	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $6,624	In state: $1,288 Out of state: $9,884
Room & board
Available payment plans

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $7,842	79.0% Average amount $4,544
Students receiving federal student loan		0.0% Average amount $2,598
Students taking out private loans		0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,225 Men 41.6% Women 58.4%	17,566 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	6.9%	6.7%
International students	0.0%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California	California

Academics
Popular study areas	Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology Social Sciences	Liberal Arts Social Sciences Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	32:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.3%	29.1%
Dropout rate	41.5%	46.1%
Transferred out	4.9%	10.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $61,127 Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $71,621 Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $16,769 Year 2: $26,896 Year 3: $40,086 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,385 Year 2: $17,794 Year 3: $25,987 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $12,572 Year 2: $14,759 Year 3: $20,293 Psychology, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $10,969 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,565 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $77,544 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $68,079 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $44,438 Social Sciences, General (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $29,028 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $84,691 Year 3: N/A

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