Cuyamaca vs. C of the Desert
Both Cuyamaca College and College of the Desert are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuyamaca College and College of the Desert with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cuyamaca's tuition ($10,636) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than Cuyamaca (8,437 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuyamaca ($4,988) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- Cuyamaca's graduation rate (34%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

Cuyamaca College
Public, 2-4 years • El Cajon, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,340 In-State
$10,636 out-of-state
$10,636 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,988
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,437 (All undergraduate)
4,294 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
224 Staffs (full-time)
$65,441 Faculty Salary
$69,584 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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