C of the Desert vs. Long Beach City
Both College of the Desert and Long Beach City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Long Beach City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Long Beach City's tuition ($12,544) 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 Long Beach City (29 to 1).
- Long Beach City (24,985 students) is larger than C of the Desert (12,861 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,786) has higher amount of financial aid than Long Beach City ($4,568).
- C of the Desert's graduation rate (31%) is higher than Long Beach City (30%).

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
$1,556 In-State
$12,544 out-of-state
$12,544 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,568
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
24,985 (All undergraduate)
7,218 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
346 Faculties (full-time)
934 Staffs (full-time)
$82,366 Faculty Salary
$100,296 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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