C of the Desert vs. West Valley
Both College of the Desert and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and West Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($9,586) is more expensive than West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than West Valley (7,272 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than West Valley ($4,315).
- West Valley's graduation rate (52%) 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

West Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Saratoga, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,315
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,272 (All undergraduate)
2,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
223 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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