C of the Desert vs. American Career College-Ontario
Both College of the Desert and American Career College-Ontario are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and American Career College-Ontario with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- American Career College-Ontario's tuition ($42,900) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than American Career College-Ontario (30 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than American Career College-Ontario (2,242 students) with more enrolled students.
- American Career College-Ontario ($5,615) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- American Career College-Ontario's graduation rate (66%) is higher than C of the Desert (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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$42,900
Financial Aid
$5,615
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Enrollment
2,242 (All undergraduate)
25 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
100 Staffs (full-time)
$67,931 Faculty Salary
$80,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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