C of the Desert vs. Gavilan
Both College of the Desert and Gavilan College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Gavilan College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Gavilan's tuition ($12,249) 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 Gavilan (27 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than Gavilan (6,083 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,786) has higher amount of financial aid than Gavilan ($4,210).
- Gavilan's graduation rate (42%) 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
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,508 In-State
$12,249 out-of-state
$12,249 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,210
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,083 (All undergraduate)
1,659 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
77 Faculties (full-time)
203 Staffs (full-time)
$104,853 Faculty Salary
$94,567 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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