C of the Desert vs. Fullerton
Both College of the Desert and Fullerton College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Fullerton College 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 Fullerton ($9,399).
- Fullerton's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- Fullerton (18,569 students) is larger than C of the Desert (10,764 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than Fullerton ($3,724).
- Fullerton's graduation rate (34%) 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

Fullerton College
Public, 2-4 years • Fullerton, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,151 In-State
$9,399 out-of-state
$9,399 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,724
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
18,569 (All undergraduate)
5,710 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
313 Faculties (full-time)
631 Staffs (full-time)
$94,056 Faculty Salary
$84,473 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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