C of the Desert vs. Mission
Both College of the Desert and Mission College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Mission College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Mission's tuition ($12,500) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Mission (6,909 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,786) has higher amount of financial aid than Mission ($3,148).
- Mission's graduation rate (39%) 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
$1,438 In-State
$12,500 out-of-state
$12,500 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,148
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,909 (All undergraduate)
2,484 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
136 Faculties (full-time)
232 Staffs (full-time)
$137,476 Faculty Salary
$141,434 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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