C of the Desert vs. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Both College of the Desert and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's tuition ($44,450) 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 Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (46 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (1,701 students) with more enrolled students.
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California ($5,114) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's graduation rate (63%) 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
$44,450
Financial Aid
$5,114
Largest Vocational Programs
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Enrollment
1,701 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
46 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
68 Staffs (full-time)
$60,846 Faculty Salary
$75,041 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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