C of the Canyons vs. C of the Desert
Both College of the Canyons and College of the Desert are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Canyons and College of the Desert with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Canyons's tuition ($11,232) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- C of the Canyons's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- C of the Canyons (17,439 students) is larger than C of the Desert (10,764 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Canyons ($3,980).
- C of the Canyons's graduation rate (44%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

College of the Canyons
Public, 2-4 years • Santa Clarita, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,176 In-State
$11,232 out-of-state
$11,232 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,980
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,439 (All undergraduate)
6,398 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
237 Faculties (full-time)
614 Staffs (full-time)
$104,851 Faculty Salary
$94,272 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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