Cerro Coso CC vs. C of the Desert
Both Cerro Coso Community College and College of the Desert are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cerro Coso Community College and College of the Desert with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cerro Coso CC's tuition ($10,264) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than Cerro Coso CC (5,690 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than Cerro Coso CC ($2,309).
- C of the Desert's graduation rate (29%) is higher than Cerro Coso CC (26%).

Cerro Coso Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Ridgecrest, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,384 In-State
$10,264 out-of-state
$10,264 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,309
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,690 (All undergraduate)
2,667 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
65 Faculties (full-time)
165 Staffs (full-time)
$99,388 Faculty Salary
$67,242 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

College of the Desert
Public, 2-4 years • Palm Desert, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$9,586 out-of-state
$9,586 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,427
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,764 (All undergraduate)
3,635 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$99,281 Faculty Salary
$91,737 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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