C of the Desert vs. Asher
Both College of the Desert and Asher College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Asher College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Asher's tuition ($31,690) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Asher (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than Asher (699 students) with more enrolled students.
- Asher ($4,825) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- Asher's graduation rate (86%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$31,690
Financial Aid
$4,825
Largest Vocational Programs
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Computer Support Specialist
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Computer Support Specialist
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Enrollment
699 (All undergraduate)
110 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
20% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
19 Faculties (full-time)
65 Staffs (full-time)
$38,188 Faculty Salary
$53,989 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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