C of the Desert vs. Advanced
Both College of the Desert and Advanced College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Advanced College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Advanced's tuition ($31,257) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- Advanced's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Advanced (59 students) with more enrolled students.
- Advanced ($5,376) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 31%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$10,174 out-of-state
$10,174 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,786
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,861 (All undergraduate)
4,122 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$115,939 Faculty Salary
$103,980 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$31,257
Financial Aid
$5,376
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting
Enrollment
59 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
5 Faculties (full-time)
35 Staffs (full-time)
$52,872 Faculty Salary
$63,748 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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