C of the Desert vs. Irvine Valley
Both College of the Desert and Irvine Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Irvine Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Irvine Valley's tuition ($10,996) 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 Irvine Valley (30 to 1).
- Irvine Valley (11,994 students) is larger than C of the Desert (10,764 students) with more enrolled students.
- Irvine Valley ($4,913) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- Irvine Valley's graduation rate (58%) 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

Irvine Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Irvine, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$10,996 out-of-state
$10,996 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,913
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,994 (All undergraduate)
4,578 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
388 Staffs (full-time)
$104,081 Faculty Salary
$94,337 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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