C of the Desert vs. Valley College of Medical Careers
Both College of the Desert and Valley College of Medical Careers are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Valley College of Medical Careers with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Valley College of Medical Careers's tuition ($15,550) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,382 students) is larger than Valley College of Medical Careers (70 students) with more enrolled students.
- Valley College of Medical Careers ($5,632) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's graduation rate (79%) 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
10,382 (All undergraduate)
4,078 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% 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
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$15,550
Financial Aid
$5,632
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Enrollment
70 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$41,006 Faculty Salary
$49,356 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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