Cerritos vs. C of the Desert
Both Cerritos College and College of the Desert are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cerritos College and College of the Desert with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cerritos's tuition ($12,004) 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 Cerritos (38 to 1).
- Cerritos (21,046 students) is larger than C of the Desert (10,764 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cerritos ($5,078) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 29%.

Cerritos College
Public, 2-4 years • Norwalk, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,364 In-State
$12,004 out-of-state
$12,004 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,078
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
21,046 (All undergraduate)
7,289 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
38 to 1 Students to Faculty
231 Faculties (full-time)
659 Staffs (full-time)
$100,180 Faculty Salary
$80,230 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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