C of the Desert vs. Saddleback
Both College of the Desert and Saddleback College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Saddleback College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Saddleback's tuition ($14,812) 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 Saddleback (27 to 1).
- Saddleback (20,764 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 Saddleback ($3,454).
- Saddleback's graduation rate (48%) 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
$1,432 In-State
$14,812 out-of-state
$14,812 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,454
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
20,764 (All undergraduate)
10,784 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
258 Faculties (full-time)
582 Staffs (full-time)
$121,289 Faculty Salary
$109,382 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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