Compare College of the Desert and Institute of Technology
Both College of the Desert and Institute of Technology are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Institute of Technology with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- FIT's tuition ($33,474) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- FIT's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than FIT (1,376 students) with more enrolled students.
- FIT ($7,041) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- FIT's graduation rate (74%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).
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College of the Desert
Public, 2-4 years • Palm Desert, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in CaliforniaOffered 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
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
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$33,474
Financial Aid
$7,041
Enrollment
1,376 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
131 Staffs (full-time)
$50,420 Faculty Salary
$68,468 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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