C of the Desert vs. Valley College
Both College of the Desert and Los Angeles Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Los Angeles Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Valley College's tuition ($10,130) 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 Valley College (27 to 1).
- Valley College (15,733 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 Valley College ($4,095).
- Valley College's graduation rate (41%) 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

Los Angeles Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Valley Glen, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,130 out-of-state
$10,130 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,095
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
15,733 (All undergraduate)
8,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
184 Faculties (full-time)
420 Staffs (full-time)
$94,151 Faculty Salary
$75,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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