C of the Desert vs. Downey Adult School
Both College of the Desert and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Downey Adult School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($9,586) is more expensive than Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Downey Adult School (30 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (844 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than Downey Adult School ($4,090).
- Downey Adult School's graduation rate (89%) 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

Downey Adult School
Public, 2-4 years • Downey, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Enrollment
844 (All undergraduate)
155 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
20% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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