C of the Desert vs. American Career College-Ontario
Both College of the Desert and American Career College-Ontario are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and American Career College-Ontario with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- American Career College-Ontario's tuition ($39,050) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than American Career College-Ontario (29 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,382 students) is larger than American Career College-Ontario (1,639 students) with more enrolled students.
- American Career College-Ontario ($5,339) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($5,203).
- American Career College-Ontario's graduation rate (58%) is higher than C of the Desert (27%).
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
$5,203
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,382 (All undergraduate)
4,078 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
155 Faculties (full-time)
453 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
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$39,050
Financial Aid
$5,339
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Enrollment
1,639 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
27 Faculties (full-time)
84 Staffs (full-time)
$56,359 Faculty Salary
$79,435 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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