C of the Desert vs. SCC
Both College of the Desert and Santiago Canyon College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Santiago Canyon College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($10,174) is more expensive than SCC ($9,612).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than SCC (34 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than SCC (11,897 students) with more enrolled students.
- SCC ($5,576) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- SCC'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
$1,164 In-State
$9,612 out-of-state
$9,612 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,576
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,897 (All undergraduate)
4,087 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
34 to 1 Students to Faculty
158 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$127,317 Faculty Salary
$110,538 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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