C of the Desert vs. Pierce College
Both College of the Desert and Los Angeles Pierce College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Los Angeles Pierce College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Pierce College's tuition ($10,572) 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 Pierce College (30 to 1).
- Pierce College (16,906 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 Pierce College ($4,090).
- Pierce College's graduation rate (46%) 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
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,572 out-of-state
$10,572 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,906 (All undergraduate)
7,515 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
219 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$112,856 Faculty Salary
$87,457 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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