C of the Desert vs. Saddleback
Both College of the Desert and Saddleback College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Saddleback College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Saddleback's tuition ($13,732) 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 Saddleback (26 to 1).
- Saddleback (18,370 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 Saddleback ($3,621).
- Saddleback's graduation rate (42%) 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
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Saddleback College
Public, 2-4 years • Mission Viejo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,432 In-State
$13,732 out-of-state
$13,732 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,621
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
18,370 (All undergraduate)
9,182 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
258 Faculties (full-time)
582 Staffs (full-time)
$106,005 Faculty Salary
$92,635 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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