C of the Desert vs. NPCollege
Both College of the Desert and National Polytechnic College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and National Polytechnic College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- NPCollege's tuition ($42,520) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- NPCollege's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than NPCollege (516 students) with more enrolled students.
- NPCollege ($6,225) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- NPCollege's graduation rate (47%) 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
$42,520
Financial Aid
$6,225
Largest Vocational Programs
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Enrollment
516 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
100% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
29 Staffs (full-time)
$47,097 Faculty Salary
$28,895 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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