C of the Desert vs. Carrington College-Citrus Heights
Both College of the Desert and Carrington College-Citrus Heights are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Carrington College-Citrus Heights with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Carrington College-Citrus Heights's tuition ($19,918) 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 Carrington College-Citrus Heights (34 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than Carrington College-Citrus Heights ($3,926).
- Carrington College-Citrus Heights's graduation rate (45%) 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
Tuition & Fees
$19,918
Financial Aid
$3,926
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
34 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 Faculties (full-time)
15 Staffs (full-time)
$50,477 Faculty Salary
$57,379 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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