C of the Desert vs. IVC
Both College of the Desert and Imperial Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Imperial Valley 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 IVC ($8,830).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than IVC (31 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than IVC (8,873 students) with more enrolled students.
- IVC ($6,621) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- IVC's graduation rate (45%) 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
$1,126 In-State
$8,830 out-of-state
$8,830 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,621
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,873 (All undergraduate)
2,521 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
31 to 1 Students to Faculty
150 Faculties (full-time)
367 Staffs (full-time)
$103,809 Faculty Salary
$85,337 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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