Cuyamaca vs. High Desert Medical
Both Cuyamaca College and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuyamaca College and High Desert Medical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,047) is more expensive than Cuyamaca ($11,314).
- Cuyamaca's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than High Desert Medical (30 to 1).
- Cuyamaca (8,905 students) is larger than High Desert Medical (2,280 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuyamaca ($5,564) has higher amount of financial aid than High Desert Medical ($5,363).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Cuyamaca (41%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,346 In-State
$11,314 out-of-state
$11,314 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,564
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,905 (All undergraduate)
4,026 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
224 Staffs (full-time)
$97,783 Faculty Salary
$80,502 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,047
Financial Aid
$5,363
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
2,280 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
130 Staffs (full-time)
$69,775 Faculty Salary
$83,826 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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