C of the Desert vs. Merritt
Both College of the Desert and Merritt College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Merritt College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($9,586) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.
- C of the Desert (10,382 students) is larger than Merritt (6,514 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($5,203) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,648).
- C of the Desert's graduation rate (27%) is higher than Merritt (20%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$9,586 out-of-state
$9,586 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,203
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,382 (All undergraduate)
4,078 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
155 Faculties (full-time)
453 Staffs (full-time)
$99,281 Faculty Salary
$91,737 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,167 In-State
$8,703 out-of-state
$8,703 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,648
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,514 (All undergraduate)
4,379 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
133 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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