C of the Desert vs. Palo Verde
Both College of the Desert and Palo Verde College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Palo Verde College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Palo Verde's tuition ($13,800) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- Palo Verde's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Palo Verde (3,833 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,786) has higher amount of financial aid than Palo Verde ($1,217).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
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Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$13,800 out-of-state
$13,800 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,217
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
3,833 (All undergraduate)
1,989 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
52% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
36 Faculties (full-time)
117 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$100,952 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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