C of the Desert vs. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Both College of the Desert and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's tuition ($43,150) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (40 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,382 students) is larger than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (1,507 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($5,203) has higher amount of financial aid than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California ($4,571).
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's graduation rate (28%) is higher than C of the Desert (27%).
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
$5,203
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,382 (All undergraduate)
4,078 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
64% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
155 Faculties (full-time)
453 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
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Private, 2-4 years • Long Beach, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$43,150
Financial Aid
$4,571
Largest Vocational Programs
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Enrollment
1,507 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
40 to 1 Students to Faculty
25 Faculties (full-time)
56 Staffs (full-time)
$53,950 Faculty Salary
$65,540 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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