C of Alameda vs. C of the Desert
Both College of Alameda and College of the Desert are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of Alameda and College of the Desert with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($9,586) is more expensive than C of Alameda ($8,684).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than C of Alameda (35 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than C of Alameda (5,833 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than C of Alameda ($1,927).
- C of Alameda's graduation rate (34%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

College of Alameda
Public, 2-4 years • Alameda, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,148 In-State
$8,684 out-of-state
$8,684 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,927
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,833 (All undergraduate)
4,198 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
35 to 1 Students to Faculty
66 Faculties (full-time)
125 Staffs (full-time)
$86,374 Faculty Salary
$85,805 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
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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