C of the Desert vs. Central Coast
Both College of the Desert and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,614) 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 Central Coast (30 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) 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
$18,614
Financial Aid
$5,263
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
631 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$61,750 Faculty Salary
$102,905 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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More rivals of C of the Desert
- vs. Central California School of Continuing Education
- vs. Coast Community College District Office
- vs. Ventura County Community College System Office
- vs. Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
- vs. Norco College
- vs. Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
- vs. Woodland Community College
- vs. Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
- vs. Riverside City College
- vs. Reedley College
- vs. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont
- vs. Cabrillo College
- vs. National Polytechnic College
- vs. Oxnard College
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia
More rivals of Central Coast
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
- vs. Southern California Health Institute
- vs. Mission College
- vs. City College of San Francisco
- vs. Monterey Peninsula College
- vs. Carrington College-San Jose
- vs. Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
- vs. Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
- vs. Moreno Valley College
- vs. Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
- vs. Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
- vs. Golden West College
- vs. Palomar College
- vs. Merritt College
- vs. Mendocino College
