C of the Desert vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Both College of the Desert and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's tuition ($26,377) 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (27 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (292 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ($4,140).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's graduation rate (59%) 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

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Private, 2-4 years • Fresno, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$26,377
Financial Aid
$4,140
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Enrollment
292 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
9 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
$47,246 Faculty Salary
$47,269 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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